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Middle Schools

Gainesville Middle School West

Gainesville City · Hall County · 1279 McEver Rd SW, Gainesville-, GA 30504.0

(770)532-6250

2/10
#372
Rank 372 out of 462
Top 80%
English Language Arts2/10 · #382 · 18th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #279 · 40th percentile
Science1/10 · #377 · 8th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Gainesville Middle School West sits in the growing northwest corner of Gainesville, a city that has transformed dramatically over the past decade thanks to an influx of families drawn to Lake Lanier and the foothills of North Georgia. The school shows some real strength in math relative to its other scores, but families considering it should go in with clear eyes — it ranks in the lower fifth of Georgia middle schools overall, and English and science scores reflect the challenges common to many schools serving a diverse, working-class community. That said, Gainesville itself has a tight-knit, multicultural feel, and families who get involved and advocate for their kids can find a lot to work with here.

Student Demographics

902 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
593 (66%)
African American
196 (22%)
White
50 (6%)
Multiple Races
35 (4%)
Asian
28 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners221 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged902 (100%)
Students with Disabilities85 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,871
Enrollment
56.9
Teachers (FTE)
32.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #157 · 65th percentile

43 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found