Northbrook Middle School

1221 Northbrook Pkwy
Suwanee, GA 30024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 921 students in grades 6-8, Northbrook Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northbrook Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Northbrook Middle School's student population of 921 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
921 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Northbrook Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northbrook Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#415 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northbrook Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northbrook Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northbrook Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
38%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northbrook Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
5%
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Hispanic
38%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northbrook Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northbrook Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northbrook Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northbrook Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Northbrook Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northbrook Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northbrook Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northbrook Middle School's ranking?
Northbrook Middle School is ranked #415 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Northbrook Middle School often compared to?
Northbrook Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Rivers Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Northbrook Middle School?
921 students attend Northbrook Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Northbrook Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northbrook Middle School?
Northbrook Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northbrook Middle School offer ?
Northbrook Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northbrook Middle School part of?
Northbrook Middle School is part of Gwinnett County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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