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#651 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 29% in state

Trickum Middle School

Middle School · Gwinnett County · Lilburn, GA

A Gwinnett County middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

130 Killian Hill Rd SW, Lilburn, GA 30047

  • Math 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment6.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$14,348
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Trickum Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Trickum 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,453/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lilburn), 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

$85,909

Median home value

$325,600

Median rent

$1,681/mo

College educated

38.6%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Killian Hill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–120.3 mi399Compare →
Berkmar Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–81.3 mi1,065Compare →
Lilburn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.16–81.4 mi1,609Compare →
Coleman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.36–8Not available750Compare →

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
#64 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

Trickum Middle School is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trickum Middle School

Trickum Middle School is a public middle school in Lilburn, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 2,211 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #651 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trickum Middle School

What grades does Trickum Middle School serve?

Trickum Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Trickum Middle School?

Trickum Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 2,211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trickum Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trickum Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trickum Middle School rank in GA?

Trickum Middle School ranks #651 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Trickum Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trickum Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Trickum Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trickum Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Trickum Middle School a charter school?

No, Trickum Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Trickum Middle School a Title I school?

No, Trickum Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trickum Middle School?

62.2% of students at Trickum 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
2,211
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
137
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Gwinnett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 30047)
70,592
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
37.2
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 30047; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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