Serving 841 students in grades 6-8, Gainesville Middle School East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Gainesville Middle School East's student population of 841 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
Gainesville Middle School East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gainesville Middle School East is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
57%
18%
Black
17%
36%
White
20%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Gainesville Middle School East is ranked #1621 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Gainesville Middle School East often compared to?
Gainesville Middle School Eastis often viewed alongside schools like East Hall Middle School, Chestatee Middle School, C. W. Davis Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Gainesville Middle School East?
841 students attend Gainesville Middle School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Gainesville Middle School East students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gainesville Middle School East?
Gainesville Middle School East has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gainesville Middle School East offer ?
Gainesville Middle School East offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gainesville Middle School East part of?
Gainesville Middle School East is part of Gainesville City School District.
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