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Public middle school · Gainesville City

Gainesville Middle School West

Grades 06–08 · Gainesville-, GA · NCES 130231003619

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

931

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

57.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.3:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Georgia middle enrollment

74th percentile

Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

763.5

Gainesville Middle School West: 931 reported students.

State peer staffing position

87th percentile

16.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Gainesville Middle School West

Gainesville Middle School West is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Gainesville-. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Gainesville City. NCES reports 931 students for 2024–25.

Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, above the Georgia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (65.8%) and Black (21.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Gainesville Middle School West

  1. 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 57.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
73.3%
Lunch program
Yes under Provision 2

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
Not reported
Nurses (FTE)
Not reported
Psychologists (FTE)
Not reported
Social workers (FTE)
Not reported

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White5.4%
  • Hispanic65.8%
  • Black21.6%
  • Asian3.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

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825 reported students

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767 reported students

Centennial Arts Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–05

760 reported students

Fair Street International Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–05

651 reported students

New Holland Leadership Academy

Elementary · Grades PK–05

573 reported students

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