Sweetwater Middle School

1,480 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sweetwater Middle School, located at 3500 Cruse Rd in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of Gwinnett County, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing students with a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Sweetwater Middle School emphasizes community engagement and student involvement. The school typically provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs designed to help students explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and supportive instructional practices, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning climate where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and inclusive educational setting.

1,480

Total Students

104.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sweetwater Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	1,009
Black	318
Asian	88
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,009 (68.2 %)
Black
318 (21.5 %)
Asian
88 (5.9 %)
White
40 (2.7 %)
Two or More
24 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)923-4131
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,016
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	196

* 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 6 463

Grade 7 520

Grade 8 497

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sweetwater Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	463
Grade 7	520
Grade 8	497

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sweetwater Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	705	47.6%
Male	775	52.4%

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