Enrollment
931
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville-, GA
Gainesville Middle School West
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville Middle School West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130231003619
👥 S:T ratio 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville Middle School West earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 931
- students enrolled
Gainesville Middle School West has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gainesville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130231003619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gainesville Middle School West compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gainesville Middle School West
Gainesville Middle School West is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Gainesville-, Georgia, enrolling 931 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Georgia schools and 19% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 931 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #242, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 52/100).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students) and Gainesville Middle School East (896 students) alongside Gainesville Middle School West.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gainesville Middle School West compares
Gainesville Middle School West on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
African American 21.6%
White 5.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Gainesville Middle School West is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gainesville City, which includes Gainesville Middle School West.
$12,555
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gainesville Middle School West 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 East | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Arts Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville Middle School West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~931 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gainesville Middle School West
How many students attend Gainesville Middle School West?
Gainesville Middle School West has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville-, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Middle School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Middle School West is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville Middle School West?
62.2% of students at Gainesville Middle School West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville Middle School West?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville Middle School West is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Gainesville-, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville Middle School West?
Gainesville Middle School West has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Gainesville Middle School West a good school?
Gainesville Middle School West earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gainesville City?
Besides Gainesville Middle School West, Gainesville City also operates Gainesville High School (2,077 students), Gainesville Middle School East (896 students), and Mundy Mill Arts Academy (825 students). See the Gainesville City district page for the complete list.
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