Chestatee Middle School

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834 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chestatee Middle School, located in Gainesville, Georgia, is part of the Hall County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities. The school environment is designed to foster both academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school by promoting responsibility, community engagement, and critical thinking skills.

As a member of the Hall County system, Chestatee Middle School leverages the district's commitment to technology-integrated learning and student-centered instruction. The campus offers various clubs, athletic programs, and elective courses, allowing students to explore diverse interests ranging from the arts to STEM-related fields. By maintaining a focus on a supportive school culture and strong parent-teacher partnerships, Chestatee strives to provide a safe and effective learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents.

834

Total Students

66.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chestatee Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	454
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
454 (54.4%)
White
349 (41.8%)
Two or More
15 (1.8%)
Black
6 (0.7%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hall County
Phone:	(770)297-6270
Website:	http://cms.hallco.org/web/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	834
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 262

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 283