Serving 1,268 students in grades 6-8, Grace Snell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grace Snell Middle School's student population of 1,268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grace Snell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grace Snell Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1288 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
70%
36%
White
6%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace Snell Middle School's ranking?
Grace Snell Middle School is ranked #1288 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Grace Snell Middle School often compared to?
Grace Snell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loganville Middle School, Youth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Grace Snell Middle School?
1,268 students attend Grace Snell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Grace Snell Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace Snell Middle School?
Grace Snell Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grace Snell Middle School offer ?
Grace Snell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grace Snell Middle School part of?
Grace Snell Middle School is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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