- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Gainesville Middle School West held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130231003619 · Gainesville-, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 17.2:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville High School (2,077 students)
Gainesville Middle School West held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gainesville Middle School West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
2,077 students
- This school
Gainesville Middle School West
931 students
- Gainesville Mi
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 West reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville Middle School West compares
Gainesville Middle School West held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 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
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
$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.
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.
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 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
- 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
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 (~931 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 884 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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.
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.