World Language Academy

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World Language Academy ranks 581 st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

World Language Academy is an elementary school located in Flowery Branch, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 673 students. It is part of the Hall County School District, which is ranked 124 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

World Language Academy generally outperforms nearby schools in terms of test scores, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 54.7% of 3rd graders, 40.7% of 4th graders, and 36.3% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 39.1%, 39.9%, and 32.5% for Lyman Hall Elementary, 47% for Friendship Elementary, and 36.1% for Flowery Branch Elementary. However, World Language Academy has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.83% to 44.34% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

While World Language Academy's higher spending per student compared to the state average does not necessarily translate to higher overall performance, the school's performance and ranking can be influenced by various factors beyond just the school itself. Over the past 10 years, World Language Academy's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, ranging from 282 to 733 out of around 1,200-1,250 Georgia elementary schools, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by changes in the student population, curriculum, or teaching staff.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4670 Winder Hwy
Flowery Branch, GA 30542

(770) 967-5854

District: Hall County

SchoolDigger Rank:
581^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,832

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 676

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.9%

White:

18.6%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details World Language Academy ranks better than 53.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 6^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Hall County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.15. (See more...)

Compare Details World Language Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.9%), White (18.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at World Language Academy is 15.9. 16 elementary schools in the Hall County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare World Language Academy employs 42.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at World Language Academy is $8,832. 15 elementary schools in the Hall County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

World Language Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hall County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hall County 124^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for World Language Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	75.70	276^th	1183	76.7%
2011	73.77	331^st	1212	72.7%
2014	69.88	406^th	1231	67.0%
2015	66.57	346^th	1240	72.1%
2016	73.85	280^th	1233	77.3%
2017	67.41	343^rd	1205	71.5%
2018	70.55	322^nd	1209	73.4%
2019	74.20	282^nd	1234	77.1%
2021	60.96	432^nd	1214	64.4%
2022	43.55	653^rd	1244	47.5%
2023	37.63	733^rd	1242	41.0%
2024	48.15	581^st	1248	53.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for World Language Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2014	70.01	138^th	521	73.5%
2015	73.55	116^th	537	78.4%
2016	79.03	93^rd	545	82.9%
2017	67.31	152^nd	539	71.8%
2018	73.42	123^rd	543	77.3%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Friday, March 22, 2019

My granddaughter attends WLA. They have a well balanced curriculum . They have a wonderful. Cultural program. My granddaughter is really thriving at WLA. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 15, 2016

My daughter is now in 5th Grade and has attended WLA since Kindergarten. One of the key drivers that drove our decision to enroll her there, was the fact that Chinese was one of the languages that students would study. This was beneficial for our daughter since she was adopted from China. She loves the school as do we. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

This is probably the best school in the State of Georgia. The foresight the superintendent and administration have cannot be compared! They embrace technology and embrace other cultures. I feel fortunate to have this school so close to my home. I currently have 2 children at the school with my 3rd starting Kindergarten next year. I do know the Dual-Immersion model is not for all students, but I feel those that are able to thrive in this environment! Close Quote

Enrollment information for World Language Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	225	12	16	140	2	n/a	n/a	11	406
2010	265	16	17	190	1	0	11	0	500
2011	305	24	14	243	2	0	14	0	602
2012	361	29	13	315	0	0	15	0	733
2013	402	34	14	420	0	1	14	0	885
2014	423	39	11	468	0	1	18	0	960
2015	378	39	10	481	0	1	17	0	926
2016	384	40	11	489	0	1	19	0	944
2017	356	41	12	517	0	0	10	0	936
2018	343	37	11	545	1	0	11	0	948
2019	223	18	11	424	1	0	9	0	686
2020	190	18	9	409	1	0	7	0	634
2021	176	14	9	419	1	0	8	0	627
2022	166	17	5	439	1	0	13	0	641
2023	145	18	4	487	1	0	18	0	673
2024	126	16	2	513	0	0	19	0	676

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at World Language Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	406	26.5	15.3	40
2010	500	30.0	16.6	38.4
2011	602	36.5	16.4	43.9
2012	733	40.0	18.3	41.7
2013	885	49.6	17.8	45.4
2014	960	53.7	17.8	43.1
2015	926	53.0	17.4	42.2
2016	944	51.0	18.5	45.3
2017	936	53.6	17.4	45.4
2018	948	52.7	17.9	48.6
2019	686	39.0	17.5	43.3
2020	634	38.0	16.6	44.8
2021	627	42.5	14.7	44.3
2022	641	43.0	14.9	n/a
2023	673	42.4	15.8	43.8
2024	676	42.4	15.9	61.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio World Language Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	406	26.5	15.3	40
2010	500	30.0	16.6	38.4
2011	602	36.5	16.4	43.9
2012	733	40.0	18.3	41.7
2013	885	49.6	17.8	45.4
2014	960	53.7	17.8	43.1
2015	926	53.0	17.4	42.2
2016	944	51.0	18.5	45.3
2017	936	53.6	17.4	45.4
2018	948	52.7	17.9	48.6
2019	686	39.0	17.5	43.3
2020	634	38.0	16.6	44.8
2021	627	42.5	14.7	44.3
2022	641	43.0	14.9	n/a
2023	673	42.4	15.8	43.8
2024	676	42.4	15.9	61.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for World Language Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$214 (2.9%)	$7,249 (97.1%)	$7,464
2018	$170 (2.2%)	$7,699 (97.8%)	$7,869
2019	$254 (2.9%)	$8,578 (97.1%)	$8,832

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on World Language Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 282^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 733^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	36.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (World Language Academy)	58.9	28.7	30.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)	37.6	26.2	11.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (World Language Academy)	72.2	42.6	29.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hall County)	46.9	38.2	8.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (World Language Academy)	47.7	35.8	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)	39.6	24.7	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (World Language Academy)	46.6	33.3	13.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hall County)	44.8	34.3	10.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (World Language Academy)	62	40.2	21.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hall County)	41.3	31.3	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (World Language Academy)	50	20.7	29.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hall County)	34.9	32	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (World Language Academy)	52.2	13.4	38.8%
5th Grade Science (Hall County)	36.9	26	10.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	686	673	1.9%
African American	18	18
American Indian	1	1
Asian	11	4	63.6%
Hispanic	424	487	14.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	223	145	35%
Two or More Races	9	18	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.3%	43.8%	0.5%

Schools Near World Language Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
World Language Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	4670 Winder Hwy	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-5854	676	42	15.9	61.2%	126 (18.6%)	16 (2.4%)	513 (75.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	48.1	581^st of 1248 public elementary schools	53.4%		37.6	733^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	41.0%	152	30.2	37.2	46.3	54.7	40.7	36.3	30.0	$8,832	$254	$8,578
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4841 Union Church Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-3121	858	48	17.8	48.6%	539 (62.8%)	53 (6.2%)	203 (23.7%)	11 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (5.7%)	62.2	432^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	65.4%		54.1	515^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.5%	83	42.4	46.2	50.8	44.0	53.1	45.0	43.7	$8,344	$342	$8,002
Martin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4216 Martin Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 965-1578	610	40	15.1	67.5%	265 (43.4%)	58 (9.5%)	228 (37.4%)	22 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.7%)	29.7	859^th of 1248 public elementary schools	31.2%		37.8	727^th of 1242 public elementary schools	41.5%	132	23.8	21.1	33.9	29.4	35.8	32.1	32.4	$10,051	$928	$9,122
Spout Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6640 Spout Springs Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-4860	860	49	17.4	25.7%	631 (73.4%)	35 (4.1%)	131 (15.2%)	22 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.4%)	73.8	296^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.3%		79.2	236^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.0%	60	49.4	58.3	57.0	56.5	69.9	51.1	34.1	$8,589	$372	$8,217
Myers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2676 Candler Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-0814	557	46	12.1	91.6%	82 (14.7%)	26 (4.7%)	427 (76.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	26.8	898^th of 1248 public elementary schools	28.0%		12.9	1124^th of 1242 public elementary schools	9.5%	226	20.0	26.7	29.6	34.3	45.6	24.7	10.3	$10,533	$975	$9,558
Chicopee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2029 Calvary Church Rd	Gainesville	30507	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 536-2075	776	55	14.2	95.0%	57 (7.3%)	18 (2.3%)	684 (88.1%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	6.8	1231^st of 1248 public elementary schools	1.4%		6.8	1223^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	1.5%	8	8.7	6.9	10.7	16.5	14.7	10.7	4.1	$9,225	$792	$8,434
Oakwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Allen St	Oakwood	30566	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 532-1656	501	36	14.0	78.4%	149 (29.7%)	39 (7.8%)	276 (55.1%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.4%)	27.6	886^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.0%		30.1	834^th of 1242 public elementary schools	32.9%	52	28.0	27.5	27.1	35.4	39.6	18.8	18.8	$11,744	$1,148	$10,595
Flowery Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5544 Radford Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-6621	692	44	15.8	66.2%	309 (44.7%)	85 (12.3%)	237 (34.2%)	21 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.6%)	37.4	734^th of 1248 public elementary schools	41.2%		30.7	823^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	33.7%	89	36.1	25.9	40.4	36.1	40.9	30.9	24.2	$8,496	$243	$8,253
Mundy Mill Arts Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	4260 Mundy Mill Parkway	Gainesville	30504	Hall County	Gainesville City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 534-0671	758	52	14.5	72.0%	73 (9.6%)	108 (14.2%)	494 (65.2%)	49 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.4%)	37.1	740^th of 1248 public elementary schools	40.7%		30.5	825^th of 1242 public elementary schools	33.6%	85	26.1	32.1	33.6	44.5	50.0	26.2	20.6	$9,749	$995	$8,753
Lyman Hall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2150 Memorial Park Dr	Gainesville	30504	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 534-7044	712	56	12.8	97.3%	19 (2.7%)	5 (0.7%)	681 (95.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	10.5	1176^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.8%		11.5	1150^th of 1242 public elementary schools	7.4%	26	9.1	12.1	18.8	20.9	15.3	20.5	7.1	$10,717	$998	$9,719

Frequently Asked Questions about World Language Academy

How many students attend World Language Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 676 students attended World Language Academy.

Is World Language Academy a good school?

World Language Academy ranks 581^st of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is World Language Academy in?

Hall County

What is the racial makeup of World Language Academy?

Students at World Language Academy are 76% Hispanic, 19% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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