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Dade Middle School

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Dade Middle School ranks 213 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

213^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 64% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Dade Middle School is a public middle school in Trenton, Georgia, serving 424 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dade County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dade Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 97.4% of its students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to 60.3% in Dade County and 44.9% statewide. However, the school lags behind in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, especially in the 6th and 8th grade levels, where its performance is below the state averages. Dade Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.2, and its spending per student has been lower than nearby schools, at $8,344 to $9,062 over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Heritage Middle School, LaFayette Middle School, and Lakeview Middle School, Dade Middle School's academic performance in Algebra I is significantly higher. However, it lags behind these schools in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. Schools like Gordon Lee Middle School and Chattanooga Valley Middle School have higher overall academic performance compared to Dade Middle School.

459

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,056

Per pupil spending ?

56.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

250 Pace Dr
Trenton, GA 30752

(706) 657-6491

District: Dade County

Students who attend Dade Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dade County High School

Feeder schools for Dade Middle School:

Elementary:	Dade Elementary School
	Davis Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 53rd percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (64th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Georgia avg40%

213^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

50^th of 206Dade County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	58.7	213 of 584	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.3	248 of 588	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.5	255 of 577	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.0	186 of 567	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.1	202 of 542	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.5	223 of 559	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.5	256 of 543	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.2	277 of 539	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	58.6	199 of 545	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.2	253 of 537	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	41.3	370 of 521	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.2	358 of 527	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	37.5	379 of 508	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	40.5	348 of 504	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.1	297 of 494	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.8	213 of 466	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.8	174 of 462	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.9	154 of 445	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.9	160 of 420	61.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I97%+52 vs state

Social Studies46%+7 vs state

Mathematics43%~ state avg

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Science28%~ state avg

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Schools Near Dade Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dade Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Pace Dr	Trenton	30752	Dade County	Dade County	No	No	No	No	(706) 657-6491	459	31	14.9	56.6%	414 (90.2%)	5 (1.1%)	12 (2.6%)	8 (1.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.5%)	58.7	213^th of 584 public middle schools	63.5%		54.3	248^th of 588 public middle schools	57.8%	35	97.4	31.8	45.4	47.0	24.2	53.9	53.4	27.7	45.6	$12,056	$346	$11,710
Chattanooga Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	847 Allgood Rd	Flintstone	30725	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 820-0735	449	42	10.8	95.3%	376 (83.7%)	16 (3.6%)	22 (4.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.1%)	59.6	209^th of 584 public middle schools	64.2%		53.9	252^nd of 588 public middle schools	57.1%	43		39.9	51.4	46.9	33.1	33.6	46.2	35.4	39.2	$15,771	$963	$14,808
Rossville Middle School	Public	6-8	316 Bull Dog Trl	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 820-0638	446	48	9.2	100.0%	299 (67.0%)	54 (12.1%)	48 (10.8%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.7%)	33.6	384^th of 584 public middle schools	34.2%		35.2	369^th of 588 public middle schools	37.2%	15		23.9	23.8	38.0	15.9	17.5	28.0	36.9	30.4	$17,658	$1,098	$16,559
Gordon Lee Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Crescent Ave	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	No	(706) 382-3100	304	24	12.5	22.7%	280 (92.1%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	83.3	86^th of 584 public middle schools	85.3%		77.6	112^th of 588 public middle schools	81.0%	26		54.6	54.3	49.5	65.7	76.2	55.9	43.0	51.6	$12,570	$521	$12,049
Lakeview Middle School	Public	6-8	416 Cross St	Rossville	30741	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-1040	647	52	12.3	89.8%	463 (71.6%)	42 (6.5%)	70 (10.8%)	22 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (7.4%)	36.6	365^th of 584 public middle schools	37.5%		43.9	312^th of 588 public middle schools	46.9%	53	92.3	28.8	32.3	27.1	27.9	37.0	35.2	24.3	22.9	$13,401	$469	$12,932
LaFayette Middle School	Public	6-8	419 Roadrunner Blvd	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 638-6440	499	54	9.2	100.0%	434 (87.0%)	17 (3.4%)	15 (3.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.8%)	40.9	329^th of 584 public middle schools	43.7%		32.9	390^th of 588 public middle schools	33.7%	61		32.8	27.1	30.7	25.3	32.9	41.9	27.8	37.4	$17,103	$970	$16,134
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	4005 Poplar Springs Rd	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 937-3568	858	66	12.9	40.0%	754 (87.9%)	15 (1.7%)	35 (4.1%)	23 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.4%)	80.7	97^th of 584 public middle schools	83.4%		86.1	75^th of 588 public middle schools	87.2%	22	98.0	54.5	47.2	50.9	51.6	58.8	67.1	45.2	51.2	$12,473	$651	$11,822

Frequently Asked Questions about Dade Middle School

What high school do graduates of Dade Middle School attend?

Students who attend Dade Middle School usually go on to attend Dade County High School

What district is Dade Middle School in?

Dade County

How many students attend Dade Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 459 students attended Dade Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Dade Middle School?

Students at Dade Middle School are 90% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Is Dade Middle School a good school?

Dade Middle School ranks 213^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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