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McConnell Middle School

Summary:

McConnell Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Loganville, Georgia, serving 2,176 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Gwinnett County School District. The school consistently ranks in the top 20% of Georgia middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McConnell Middle School outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores, with 98.2% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 53.5% for Gwinnett County and 44% for the state. The school also has significantly higher student proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies compared to the district and state. Additionally, McConnell has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (50.87%) than nearby schools like Snellville Middle School (75.06%) and Moore Middle School (77.64%), and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.5 students per teacher.

The consistent high performance, socioeconomic diversity, and efficient resource allocation at McConnell Middle School make it a standout institution within the Gwinnett County school system and the broader region. These factors contribute to the school's 4-star rating and ranking in the top 20% of Georgia middle schools, indicating that it provides a high-quality educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 550 Ozora Rd
       Loganville, GA  30052

(770) 554-1000

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend McConnell Middle School usually attend:

High:    Archer High School

Feeder schools for McConnell Middle School:

Elementary:    Cooper Elementary School
    Harbins Elementary School
    Lovin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  2,176

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.2%
Hispanic:
18.4%
White:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Compare Details McConnell Middle School ranks better than 81.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.35. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

McConnell Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks McConnell Middle School 110th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See McConnell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McConnell Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.89 30th 420 92.9%
2007 87.03 22nd 445 95.1%
2008 83.79 43rd 462 90.7%
2009 84.12 36th 466 92.3%
2010 76.77 84th 494 83.0%
2011 78.00 81st 504 83.9%
2012 78.53 70th 508 86.2%
2013 78.28 68th 527 87.1%
2014 78.14 69th 521 86.8%
2015 83.85 73rd 537 86.4%
2016 79.17 92nd 545 83.1%
2017 84.10 70th 539 87.0%
2018 82.28 84th 543 84.5%
2019 77.44 110th 559 80.3%
2021 74.44 118th 542 78.2%
2022 80.88 91st 567 84.0%
2023 82.66 88th 577 84.7%
2024 78.35 110th 588 81.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.1)
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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Open Quote I used to be a student here and when I tried to get help with my abusive home life, I was told I was exaggerating since I was still getting straight A's. They wouldn't listen to me and allowed the bullying that started up as well. It destroyed my confidence and it made me stop trying to get help. I am now an adult with severe anxiety, depression, psychosis, suicidal, and PTSD. I feel like it could have been preventable or at least not as bad if the teachers or administration had just listened to me. They only cared about how good my grades were and when they started to slip, my parents were called so I got punished. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Open Quote The principle is not approachable and he already has his mind made up before you even talk to him if he has spoken to a teacher. The teachers do not spend the quality time needed with the kids to teach them and prepare them for the next level. I have child that has gone 6-8 here and I refuse to have another child go to this school. They do not respect the children's privacy and they show favoritism to children as well. And God forbid you have an issue and have to talk to the principle he is no help and doesn't even want to listen. They have teachers that are out on surgery and they think its ok to have 82 kids in one math class and 1 teacher. It is BAD and the sad part is there are not many middle schools to choose from in the area. Also if your child is learning slower than others they keep it moving and they are just another statistic. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 2, 2019

Open Quote Principal Chatham is the best of the best! He is very approachable you can tell by his acts the love he has for his McConnell Family of Staff, Students and parents. JP McConnell Middle School will always feel like family! The high standards, safety and are behind each student supporting their potential in education! Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Open Quote IT GETS ON MY NERVES AND I DON'T LIKE IT ANYMORE. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Open Quote I was a former student here, and it was awful. This was the only school I have ever gotten a B in. I have been too three different middle schools, and this is the worst out of all of them. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Open Quote I am a student and the school system works pretty well and i actually enjoy the school Close Quote



Enrollment information for McConnell Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 791 18 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 832
1998 905 26 14 10 0 n/a n/a 0 955
1999 1019 37 17 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1088
2000 1077 46 24 33 3 n/a n/a 0 1183
2001 1151 65 23 33 6 n/a n/a 0 1278
2002 1387 193 43 69 3 n/a n/a 0 1695
2003 1387 193 43 69 3 n/a n/a 0 1695
2004 1510 332 61 101 1 n/a n/a 0 2005
2005 1429 455 78 126 1 n/a n/a 52 2141
2006 1456 609 98 146 0 n/a n/a 59 2368
2007 1368 744 103 174 2 n/a n/a 80 2471
2008 1277 867 118 187 1 n/a n/a 96 2546
2009 1247 879 125 188 2 n/a n/a 97 2538
2010 708 418 47 156 6 0 33 0 1368
2011 734 439 52 175 3 1 42 0 1446
2012 705 495 58 167 4 1 46 0 1476
2013 746 516 62 172 3 3 50 0 1552
2014 783 547 52 188 3 3 52 0 1628
2015 779 569 50 207 4 1 56 0 1666
2016 758 592 53 231 2 1 54 0 1691
2017 704 767 52 253 3 0 62 0 1841
2018 638 848 66 303 4 1 65 0 1925
2019 621 1009 55 377 8 1 77 0 2148
2020 598 1047 75 449 4 2 101 0 2276
2021 553 1143 83 445 3 3 124 0 2354
2022 466 1175 74 428 5 3 123 0 2274
2023 399 1179 64 400 7 1 126 0 2176

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McConnell Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 832 51.0 16.3 5.5
1998 955 55.7 17.1 7
1999 1088 59.6 18.3 6.7
2000 1183 67.5 17.5 6.8
2001 1278 77.4 16.5 8
2002 1695 101.0 16.8 12.7
2003 1695 101.0 16.8 12.7
2004 2005 117.8 17.0 16.6
2005 2141 123.5 17.3 20.2
2006 2368 135.3 17.5 22.7
2007 2471 148.9 16.6 27.4
2008 2546 157.9 16.1 28.9
2009 2538 160.3 15.8 33.6
2010 1368 96.1 14.2 39.4
2011 1446 92.0 15.7 39.6
2012 1476 89.3 16.5 39.5
2013 1552 87.9 17.6 39.6
2014 1628 91.9 17.7 39.8
2015 1666 94.0 17.7 39.5
2016 1691 96.0 17.6 39.7
2017 1841 101.1 18.2 41.8
2018 1925 105.0 18.3 44
2019 2148 118.0 18.2 43.8
2020 2276 125.9 18.0 42.2
2021 2354 130.0 18.1 42.5
2022 2274 127.0 17.9 n/a
2023 2176 131.5 16.5 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McConnell Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 832 51.0 16.3 5.5
1998 955 55.7 17.1 7
1999 1088 59.6 18.3 6.7
2000 1183 67.5 17.5 6.8
2001 1278 77.4 16.5 8
2002 1695 101.0 16.8 12.7
2003 1695 101.0 16.8 12.7
2004 2005 117.8 17.0 16.6
2005 2141 123.5 17.3 20.2
2006 2368 135.3 17.5 22.7
2007 2471 148.9 16.6 27.4
2008 2546 157.9 16.1 28.9
2009 2538 160.3 15.8 33.6
2010 1368 96.1 14.2 39.4
2011 1446 92.0 15.7 39.6
2012 1476 89.3 16.5 39.5
2013 1552 87.9 17.6 39.6
2014 1628 91.9 17.7 39.8
2015 1666 94.0 17.7 39.5
2016 1691 96.0 17.6 39.7
2017 1841 101.1 18.2 41.8
2018 1925 105.0 18.3 44
2019 2148 118.0 18.2 43.8
2020 2276 125.9 18.0 42.2
2021 2354 130.0 18.1 42.5
2022 2274 127.0 17.9 n/a
2023 2176 131.5 16.5 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McConnell Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $189 (2.6%) $6,952 (97.4%) $7,141
2018 $246 (3.2%) $7,382 (96.8%) $7,628
2019 $291 (3.6%) $7,700 (96.3%) $7,992

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McConnell Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 88th of 577 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (McConnell Middle School)58.854.4
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)5448.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (McConnell Middle School)54.844
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)52.542
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McConnell Middle School)5554.3
 0.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)48.448.8
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (McConnell Middle School)52.451.8
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)5545.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McConnell Middle School)63.852.2
 11.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)58.349.5
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (McConnell Middle School)27.159.6
 32.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)22.144.9
 22.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (McConnell Middle School)23.92.1
 21.8%
   8th Grade Science (Gwinnett County)15.46.2
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3228.9
 3.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (McConnell Middle School)60.350
 10.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gwinnett County)54.848.6
 6.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (McConnell Middle School)69.793
 23.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Gwinnett County)4945.4
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students21482176
 1.3%
African American10091179
 16.8%
American Indian87
 12.5%
Asian5564
 16.4%
Hispanic377400
 6.1%
Pacific Islander11
White621399
 35.7%
Two or More Races77126
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.8%50.9%
 7.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about McConnell Middle School

McConnell Middle School ranks 110th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend McConnell Middle School usually go on to attend Archer High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,176 students attended McConnell Middle School.

Students at McConnell Middle School are 54% African American, 18% Hispanic, 18% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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