Dacula Middle School

1,839 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dacula Middle School, located at 137 Dacula Rd in Dacula, Georgia, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) system, the school is situated in a growing community and serves as a key academic hub for local families. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development necessary for middle-grade students.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the "Balanced Literacy" and "Mathematics Workshop" models, which are hallmarks of the Gwinnett County curriculum, ensuring that students receive individualized attention in core subjects. Beyond academics, Dacula Middle School emphasizes extracurricular involvement, offering a variety of clubs, competitive athletic programs, and fine arts opportunities. By prioritizing a mix of high academic expectations and community-oriented activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

1,839

Total Students

107.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dacula Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	465
Black	865
Asian	85
Two or More	92
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
865 (47.0 %)
Hispanic
465 (25.3 %)
White
327 (17.8 %)
Two or More
92 (5.0 %)
Asian
85 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)963-1110
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	107.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	991
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	226

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 608

Grade 7 600

Grade 8 631

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dacula Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	608
Grade 7	600
Grade 8	631

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dacula Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	898	48.8%
Male	941	51.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th

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Walton County

1,320 Students

4869 Bay Creek Church Rd
Loganville, GA 30052 (9.6 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th