Gladden Middle School

700 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705

478 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Gladden Middle School, located in Chatsworth, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Murray County School District. Situated on Old Dalton Ellijay Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in the middle grades. It is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and personal development, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gladden Middle School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help create a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. By promoting a supportive culture, the school strives to ensure that every student feels connected to their peers and teachers while working toward their individual educational goals in the heart of Murray County.

478

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gladden Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	148
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
309 (64.6%)
Hispanic
148 (31.0%)
Two or More
9 (1.9%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	Murray County
Phone:	(706)695-7448
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
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 7 245

Grade 8 233