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World Language Academy Middle School

3215 Poplar Springs Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507Hall County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
233
Students
Total enrolled
$15,070
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 5% vs nat'l
11.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 23% vs nat'l
35/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 31% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 233 students in grades 06–08 in Gainesville, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,070 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 35th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

World Language Academy Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Gainesville, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 233 students. The district invests $15,070 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 35/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at World Language Academy Middle School

233
Total Students
11.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
52%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution106 male · 127 female
45%
55%
Male 45%Female 55%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility52%
National avg 52% · 120 students
Student Composition
17%
78%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino78%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130261004328

Academic Outcomes at World Language Academy Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
35
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 35th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30507

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,070Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,070
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,631
Student Support$2,863
Administration$1,808
Operations$2,260
Other$1,507
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,070 spent per student, an estimated $6,676 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
42%
State government
42.9%
Local (property tax)
42.4%
Federal programs
14.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (35/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Spout Springs Elementary SchoolChestnut Mountain Elementary SchoolChicopee Elementary SchoolLyman Hall Elementary School
+12 more
↓
Middle
South Hall Middle SchoolEast Hall Middle SchoolChestatee Middle SchoolWest Hall Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Flowery Branch HighEast Hall High SchoolJohnson High SchoolChestatee High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHall County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHall County →
Phone: (770)533-4004
NCES ID: 130261004328
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Gainesville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
3215 Poplar Springs Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.