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#1031 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 45% in state
Duluth Middle School
Middle School · Gwinnett County · Duluth, GA
A Gwinnett County middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3200 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
- Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Duluth Middle School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Duluth Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,478
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,741/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
43.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ska Academy of Art and Design/ Sabah Kinder ArtPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Coleman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Radloff Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 1,304 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gwinnett County
- Schools in district
- 140
- Rank in district
- #80 of 139
- District spending per student
- $14,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duluth Middle School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duluth Middle School
Duluth Middle School is a public middle school in Duluth, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 1,280 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,031 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duluth Middle School
What grades does Duluth Middle School serve?
Duluth Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Duluth Middle School?
Duluth Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duluth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duluth Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duluth Middle School rank in GA?
Duluth Middle School ranks #1,031 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Duluth Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Duluth Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Duluth Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duluth Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Duluth Middle School a charter school?
No, Duluth Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duluth Middle School a Title I school?
No, Duluth Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duluth Middle School?
79.0% of students at Duluth Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (770) 476-3372
- Area population (ZIP 30096)
- 71,141
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30096; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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