Berkmar Middle School
Berkmar Middle School serves 1,147 students in grades 6-8.
Berkmar Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Berkmar Middle School's student population of 1,147 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,147 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 75 teachers |
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School Comparison
Berkmar Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Berkmar Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1055 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 15% |
| Black | 22% | 37% |
| White | 4% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gwinnett County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Berkmar Middle School is Berkmar High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Trickum Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Minor Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lilburn Minor Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,096 student10
0.9 miles
4129 Shady Dr Nw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 925-9543 0.9 PK-5 1,096 - Lilburn Berkmar High School Math: 26% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,917 students10
1.0 miles
405 Pleasant Hill Rd Nw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-3636 1 9-12 2,917 - Lilburn Trickum Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 2,140 students10
1.0 miles
130 Killian Hill Rd Sw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-2705 1 6-8 2,140 - Lilburn Hopkins Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,252 student10
1.3 miles
1315 Dickens Rd Nw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 564-2661 1.3 PK-5 1,252 - Lilburn Lilburn Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,746 student10
1.3 miles
4994 Lawrenceville Hwy Nw
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 921-1776 1.3 6-8 1,746
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