Excellent
#162 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 7% in state
Northbrook Middle School
Middle School · Gwinnett County · Suwanee, GA
A Gwinnett County middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1221 Northbrook Pkwy, Suwanee, GA 30024
- Math 54% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northbrook Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northbrook Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,239/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Suwanee), 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
$139,918
Median home value
$491,400
Median rent
$1,872/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Connections Academy (virtual)Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 6,939 | Compare → |
| Hull Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,251 | Compare → |
| Collins Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 1–8 | 3.2 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Creekland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #27 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
Northbrook Middle School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northbrook Middle School
Northbrook Middle School is a public middle school in Suwanee, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 932 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northbrook Middle School
What grades does Northbrook Middle School serve?
Northbrook Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northbrook Middle School?
Northbrook Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 932 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northbrook Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northbrook Middle School rank in GA?
Northbrook Middle School ranks #162 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Northbrook Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northbrook Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Northbrook Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northbrook Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Northbrook Middle School a charter school?
No, Northbrook Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northbrook Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northbrook Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northbrook Middle School?
67.8% of students at Northbrook 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
- 932
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (678) 407-7140
- Area population (ZIP 30024)
- 85,106
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 30024; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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