Richards Middle School
Richards Middle School serves 2,160 students in grades 6-8.
Richards 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 40% (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 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Richards Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Richards Middle School's student population of 2,160 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 2,160 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 125 teachers |
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School Comparison
Richards 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 Richards Middle School is 0.65, 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 | #988 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 15% |
| Black | 35% | 37% |
| White | 7% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 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 Richards Middle School is Oakland Meadow School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Moore Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cedar Hill Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrenceville Cedar Hill Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,071 student10
0.1 miles
3615 Sugarloaf Pkwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 962-5015 0.1 PK-5 1,071 - Lawrenceville Moore Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 941 students10
0.9 miles
1221 Lawrenceville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 226-7100 0.9 6-8 941 - Lawrenceville Oakland Meadow School Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-12 | 51 students10
1.1 miles
590 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 513-6800 1.1 PK-12 51 - Lawrenceville Winn Holt Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,172 student10
1.1 miles
588 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 376-8600 1.1 PK-5 1,172 - Lawrenceville Crews Middle School Math: 72% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,376 student10
1.3 miles
1000 Old Snellville Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
(770) 982-6940 1.3 6-8 1,376
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