- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gainesville, GA
World Language Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for World Language Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130261004328
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
World Language Academy Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
World Language Academy Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, World Language Academy Middle School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Gainesville, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261004328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
World Language Academy Middle School grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 130261004328 · Gainesville, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 13.5:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
World Language Academy Middle School grew from 233 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
World Language Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school 256
World Language Academy Middle School
256 students
What this shows World Language Academy Middle School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How World Language Academy Middle School compares
World Language Academy Middle School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 39% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,074
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
White 14.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, World Language Academy Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How World Language Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to World Language Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
Gainesville Middle School East
Standard public school
896 students 16:1 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
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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about World Language Academy Middle School
How many students attend World Language Academy Middle School?
World Language Academy Middle School has 256 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gainesville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at World Language Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at World Language Academy Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at World Language Academy Middle School?
37.3% of students at World Language Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of World Language Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at World Language Academy Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Gainesville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for World Language Academy Middle School?
World Language Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 World Language Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, World Language Academy Middle School ranks #1 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 Hall County?
Besides World Language Academy Middle School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.