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Richards Middle School

Gwinnett County · Gwinnett County · 3555 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30044.0

(770)995-7133

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4/10
#304
Rank 304 out of 462
Top 66%
English Language Arts5/10 · #273 · 41st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #216 · 53rd percentile
Science1/10 · #407 · 0th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Richards Middle School sits in the heart of Lawrenceville, a rapidly growing suburb east of Atlanta where longtime Georgia families mix with newer arrivals drawn by Gwinnett County's relative affordability and strong sense of community. The school shows some bright spots in math, but families who prioritize across-the-board academic performance may want to dig deeper into classroom resources and extracurriculars before committing. It's a reasonable fit for families already rooted in the area who value the tight-knit suburban feel of Lawrenceville and want their kids close to home.

Student Demographics

1,957 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,125 (57%)
African American
514 (26%)
Asian
170 (9%)
White
101 (5%)
Multiple Races
45 (2%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners719 (37%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,657 (85%)
Students with Disabilities260 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

3,961
Enrollment
136.73
Teachers (FTE)
29:1
Student-Staff Ratio
8
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #112 · 75th percentile

48 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found