Below Average
#1992 of 2,268 schools in GA
East Hall Middle School
Middle School · Hall County · Gainesville, GA
A Hall County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4120 E Hall Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
- Math 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Hall Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Hall Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gainesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,782
Median home value
$236,200
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Middle School EastEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Bluff MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 831 | Compare → |
| Chestatee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 849 | Compare → |
| North Hall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 815 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hall County
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #35 of 37
- District spending per student
- $13,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Hall Middle School is listed in Hall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Hall Middle School
East Hall Middle School is a public middle school in Gainesville, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 833 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,992 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Hall Middle School
What grades does East Hall Middle School serve?
East Hall Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Hall Middle School?
East Hall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hall Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Hall Middle School rank in GA?
East Hall Middle School ranks #1,992 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is East Hall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Hall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Hall Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Hall Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Hall Middle School a charter school?
No, East Hall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Hall Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Hall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Hall Middle School?
84.9% of students at East Hall Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 833
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (770) 531-9457
- Area population (ZIP 30507)
- 31,374
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30507; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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