C
Below Average
57/100

Sweetwater Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3500 Cruse Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in Georgia
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.91 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
1,441
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 0.91 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 49th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−1 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+0 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%55%reading -13 pts, math -3 pts43rd percentile (list)
Black43%41%reading +12 pts, math +15 pts81st percentile (list)
Hispanic37%38%reading +2 pts, math +2 pts54th percentile (list)
Asian67%77%reading -9 pts, math -5 pts46th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%45%reading -9 pts, math -5 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income39%41%reading +7 pts, math +11 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3500 Cruse Rd
City Lawrenceville
ZIP Code 30044
District 1302550
NCES School ID 130255001144
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30044

Understanding the community around Sweetwater Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,244
Per Capita Income $29,359
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%
High School or Higher 83.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $268,100
Median Rent $1,624
Owner-Occupied 62.0%
Renter-Occupied 38.0%
View full data for ZIP 30044 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sweetwater Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 70.2%
Black 18.5%
Asian 6.3%
White 2.9%
Two or More Races 2.0%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,441
Teachers (FTE) 104.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sweetwater Middle School?
Sweetwater Middle School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sweetwater Middle School?
Sweetwater Middle School has 1,441 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Middle School serve?
Sweetwater Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sweetwater Middle School receive per student?
Sweetwater Middle School receives $14,002 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sweetwater Middle School in 30044 ▼
Avg Home Value
$360,404
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,784
1-Year Change
-0.5%
% Renters
38.0%

Other Schools in 30044

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026