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Gainesville Middle School East
Middle School · Gainesville City · Gainesville, GA
A Gainesville City middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1581 Community Way, Gainesville, GA 30501
- Math 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gainesville Middle School East score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gainesville Middle School East 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat 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
$58,214
Median home value
$249,900
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
39.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy InnovationPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 1–11 | 1.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| East Hall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Gainesville Middle School WestEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 894 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gainesville City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gainesville Middle School East is listed in Gainesville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gainesville Middle School East
Gainesville Middle School East is a public middle school in Gainesville, GA, part of Gainesville City, serving approximately 893 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,035 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gainesville Middle School East
What grades does Gainesville Middle School East serve?
Gainesville Middle School East serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gainesville Middle School East?
Gainesville Middle School East has an enrollment of approximately 893 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Middle School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Middle School East is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gainesville Middle School East rank in GA?
Gainesville Middle School East ranks #2,035 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Gainesville Middle School East's MySchoolScout rating?
Gainesville Middle School East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Gainesville Middle School East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gainesville Middle School East has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gainesville Middle School East a charter school?
No, Gainesville Middle School East is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gainesville Middle School East a Title I school?
No, Gainesville Middle School East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gainesville Middle School East?
73.3% of students at Gainesville Middle School East 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
- 893
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (770) 534-4237
- Area population (ZIP 30501)
- 31,305
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 30501; 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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