Four Achievement Levels
The four achievement levels on Georgia Milestones are Beginning Learner, Developing Learner, Proficient Learner, and Distinguished Learner. The general meaning of each of the four levels is provided below:
Beginning Learners
Beginning learners do not yet demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia's content standards. The students need substantial academic support to be prepared for the next grade level or course and to be on track for college and career readiness.
Developing Learners
Developing Learners demonstrate partial proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia's content standards. The students need additional academic support to ensure success in the next grade level or course and to be on track for college and career readiness.
Proficient Learners
Proficient Learners demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia's content standards. The students are prepared for the next grade level or course and are on track for college and career readiness.
Distinguished Learners
Distinguished Learners demonstrate advanced proficiency in the knowledge and skills necessary at this grade level/course of learning, as specified in Georgia's content standards. The students are well prepared for the next grade level or course and are well prepared for college and career readiness.
Dalton Public Schools - 2023 Elementary School CCRPI Information
Number of Elementary Student Enrolled: 3,472
Number of Title I Schools: 100%
Content Mastery | DPS: 60.7% | State of Georgia: 64.7% |
|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 58.75% | 62.12% |
Mathematics | 64.98% | 68.80% |
Science | 53.55% | 59.94% |
Closing Gaps | DPS: 86% | State of Georgia: 66.7% |
|---|---|---|
Improvement Target Performance | 86.07% | 66.7% |
Progress | DPS: 90.9% | State of Georgia: 85.8% |
|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 94.39% | 83.66% |
Mathematics | 85.79% | 85.05% |
Science | 98.36% | 98.99% |
Readiness | DPS: 84.3% | State of Georgia: 82.3% |
|---|---|---|
At of Above Grade-Level Reading | 63.37% | 66.40% |
Student Attendance | 89.58% | 81.34% |
Beyond the Core | 99.82% |
Dalton Public Schools - 2023 Middle School CCRPI Information
Number of Elementary Student Enrolled: 1,713
Number of Title I Schools: 100%
Content Mastery | DPS: 56.2% | State of Georgia: 60.9% |
|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 59.88% | 62.67% |
Mathematics | 59.59% | 61.51% |
Science | 48.80% | 53.51% |
Social Studies | 45.00% | 61.12% |
Closing Gaps | DPS: 83.8% | State of Georgia: 52.5% |
|---|---|---|
Improvement Target Performance | 83.80% | 52.5% |
Progress | DPS: 79.8% | State of Georgia: 80.8% |
|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 82.76% | 83.59% |
Mathematics | 82.36% | 84.69% |
English Language Proficiency Prog. | 55.17% | 50.47% |
Readiness | DPS: 82.8% | State of Georgia: 82.0% |
|---|---|---|
At of Above Grade-Level Reading | 65.73% | 67.91% |
Student Attendance | 83.38% | 79.93% |
Beyond the Core | 99.26% | 98.17% |
Dalton Public Schools - 2023 High School CCRPI Information
Number of High School Students Enrolled: 2,591
Number of Title I Schools: 100%
4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate: 81.46%
5-Year Cohort Graduation Rate: 82.54%
Content Mastery | DPS: 55.2% | State of Georgia: 65.0% |
|---|---|---|
American Literature | 48.74% | 61.02% |
Algebra 1/Coordinate Algebra | 51.99% | 57.41% |
Biology | 56.12% | 66.51% |
U.S. History | 63.80% | 75.10% |
Closing Gaps | DPS: 40.6% | State of Georgia: 67.5% |
|---|---|---|
Improvement Target Performance | 40.6% | 67.5% |
Progress | DPS: 96.7% | State of Georgia: 79.2% |
|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | N/A | N/A |
Mathematics | 100% | 81.77% |
English Language Proficiency Prog. | 67.19% | 56.55% |
Readiness | DPS: 56.0% | State of Georgia: 71.4% |
|---|---|---|
At of Above Grade-Level Reading | 58.35% | 68.75% |
Student Attendance | 66.42% | 71.26% |
Accelerated Enrollment | 57.15% | 87.23% |
Pathway Completion | 68.01% | 76.82% |
College & Career Readiness | 30.06% | 52.89% |