Dalewood Middle School

1300 Shallowford RD
Chattanooga, TN 37411

dms.hcde.org/

258 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dalewood Middle School, located on Shallowford Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serves the students of Hamilton County as a public middle school dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development. Situated in a central area of the city, the school operates as part of the Hamilton County School District, focusing on providing a structured environment where students can navigate the transition between elementary and high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for student engagement and growth.

Beyond the classroom, Dalewood Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student support. Like many schools in the Chattanooga area, it strives to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. By promoting extracurricular activities, social responsibility, and collaborative learning, Dalewood aims to prepare its students not only for the rigors of high school but also for their roles as active, contributing members of the local community.

258

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dalewood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	30
Black	193
Two or More	17

Black
193 (74.8 %)
Hispanic
30 (11.6 %)
White
18 (7.0 %)
Two or More
17 (6.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)493-0323
Website:	http://dms.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dalewood Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	73
Grade 7	83
Grade 8	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dalewood Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	44.2%
Male	144	55.8%

Middle School 6th - 8th