- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville, GA
Gainesville Middle School East
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville Middle School East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130231003897
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville Middle School East earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville Middle School East has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville Middle School East ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Gainesville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130231003897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Gainesville Middle School East grew from 841 students in 2022-23 to 893 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 130231003897 · Gainesville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
896 enr · 16:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville High School (2,077 students)
Gainesville Middle School East grew from 841 students in 2022-23 to 893 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gainesville Middle School East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
2,077 students
- Gainesville Mi
Gainesville Middle School West
931 students
- This school
Gainesville Middle School East
896 students
- Mundy Mill Art 825
Mundy Mill Arts Academy
825 students
- Enota Multiple 767
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
767 students
- Centennial Art 760
Centennial Arts Academy
760 students
What this shows Gainesville Middle School East reports 896 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville Middle School East compares
Gainesville Middle School East is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 311 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 18.2%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Gainesville Middle School East is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gainesville City reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gainesville Middle School East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Middle School West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mundy Mill Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville Middle School East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Gainesville
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
South Hall Middle School
Standard public school
955 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Chestatee Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
North Hall Middle School
Standard public school
826 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
East Hall Middle School
Standard public school
775 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
World Language Academy Middle School
Standard public school
256 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~896 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville Middle School East
How many students attend Gainesville Middle School East?
Gainesville Middle School East has 896 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 841 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Middle School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Middle School East is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville Middle School East?
62.2% of students at Gainesville Middle School East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville Middle School East?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville Middle School East is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville Middle School East?
Gainesville Middle School East has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gainesville Middle School East rank among middle schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville Middle School East ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gainesville City?
Besides Gainesville Middle School East, Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students), Gainesville Middle School West (931 students), and Mundy Mill Arts Academy (825 students). See the Gainesville City district page for the complete list.