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World Language Academy Middle School

3215 Poplar Springs Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507 · (770) 533-4004 · Hall County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL256 STUDENTS
Enrollment
256
Middle
DISTRICT 758 · STATE 763
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.0:1 · STATE 14.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
62%
158 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 74%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
92
Grade 7
96
Grade 8
68
Student demographics
White
3714%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 34%
Hispanic
21082%
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 19%
Black
52%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 36%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
21%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11143%
Female
14557%

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Test scores

Georgia Milestones 2024-25 . % Proficient or Distinguished
English Language Arts
34.7%
GA avg 40.1% . -11.7pp since 2021
Math
35.8%
GA avg 44.6% . -5.5pp since 2021
Source: Georgia Milestones. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
36.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
45.5%
based on GA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-8.8pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

About World Language Academy Middle School

World Language Academy Middle School, a tiny intermediate school in Gainesville, Georgia, part of Hall County, hosts 256 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 763 students per school, that is 66% leaner than typical.

World Language Academy Middle School is one of 38 schools operated by Hall County, a district that serves 28,028 students overall.

On the student-mix side, World Language Academy Middle School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (82%). The remainder is composed of 14% White. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 29%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, World Language Academy Middle School has 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.0:1. The state averages around 14.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 62% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), World Language Academy Middle School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 45.5%; this one delivers 36.6%.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Hall County indicate median household income runs about $80,901, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Hall County's 49 public schools (combined enrollment of about 36,525 students), World Language Academy Middle School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is South Hall Middle School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around World Language Academy Middle School. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts World Language Academy Middle School at 1st of 9; the average score across the group is 21.1%.

Geographically, the school is in an outer-ring area.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hall County at a glance

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Population
212,705
Census ACS
Median income
$80,901
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
36,525 students

Quick facts

School name
World Language Academy Middle School
District
Hall County
Address
3215 Poplar Springs Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
Phone
(770) 533-4004
County
Hall County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
256
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
13.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
158 (62%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
130261004328
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About World Language Academy Middle School
How many students attend World Language Academy Middle School?
World Language Academy Middle School enrolls approximately 256 students in grades 06-08.
Is World Language Academy Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
World Language Academy Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at World Language Academy Middle School?
Approximately 13.0:1 students per teacher at World Language Academy Middle School.
How diverse is World Language Academy Middle School?
World Language Academy Middle School reports a student body of 14% White, 82% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees World Language Academy Middle School?
World Language Academy Middle School is overseen by Hall County in Hall County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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