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Sweetwater Middle School

3500 Cruse Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,480 students in grades 6-8, Sweetwater Middle School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 1,480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sweetwater Middle School's student population of 1,480 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,480 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sweetwater Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Middle School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1021 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sweetwater Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sweetwater Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sweetwater Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sweetwater Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sweetwater Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sweetwater Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
68%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sweetwater Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sweetwater Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sweetwater Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sweetwater Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sweetwater Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Sweetwater Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sweetwater Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sweetwater Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater Middle School's ranking?
Sweetwater Middle School is ranked #1021 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sweetwater Middle School often compared to?
Sweetwater Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Rivers Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Middle School?
1,480 students attend Sweetwater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sweetwater Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Middle School?
Sweetwater Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Middle School offer ?
Sweetwater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sweetwater Middle School part of?
Sweetwater Middle School is part of Gwinnett County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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