Northbrook Middle School

Summary:

Northbrook Middle School is a public middle school located in Suwanee, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 921. The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Northbrook Middle School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking among the top 20% of middle schools in the state.

Northbrook Middle School consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Northbrook had 97.5% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 53.5% for Gwinnett County and 44% for the state. The school also serves a more economically diverse student population, with 51.69% to 59.07% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. Additionally, Northbrook Middle School has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $7,692 in 2016-2017 to $9,285 in 2018-2019, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.7 to 18.3 over the past few years.

While Northbrook Middle School consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages, it is interesting to note the performance of some nearby schools, such as North Gwinnett Middle School and Hull Middle School, which also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top 10% of middle schools in the state. Northbrook's higher per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its strong academic performance, suggesting that adequate funding and resources can play a significant role in supporting student success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1221 Northbrook Pkwy
       Suwanee, GA  30024


(678) 407-7140

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
107th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Northbrook Middle School usually attend:

High:    Peachtree Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Northbrook Middle School:

Elementary:    Jackson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  921

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.9%
African American:
29.5%
Asian:
17.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Northbrook Middle School ranks better than 81.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.5. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Northbrook Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northbrook Middle School 107th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Northbrook 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 Northbrook Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.98 100th 539 81.4%
2018 82.90 78th 543 85.6%
2019 85.04 71st 559 87.3%
2021 75.40 112th 542 79.3%
2022 85.53 70th 567 87.7%
2023 77.97 109th 577 81.1%
2024 79.50 107th 588 81.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Northbrook Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northbrook Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 207 294 178 287 2 1 32 0 1001
2016 206 305 166 325 4 0 30 0 1036
2017 193 301 174 358 3 0 35 0 1064
2018 174 314 173 358 2 1 34 0 1056
2019 135 294 171 363 0 1 35 0 999
2020 105 300 165 368 0 1 33 0 972
2021 111 285 161 391 0 1 28 0 977
2022 115 265 163 379 0 0 33 0 955
2023 102 272 158 349 2 0 38 0 921

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 Northbrook Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 1001 56.0 17.8 52.2
2016 1036 60.0 17.2 52.4
2017 1064 61.2 17.3 57.5
2018 1056 62.4 16.9 57.3
2019 999 60.0 16.6 57.9
2020 972 56.0 17.3 56
2021 977 56.0 17.4 51.7
2022 955 52.0 18.3 n/a
2023 921 55.1 16.7 59.1

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 Northbrook Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 1001 56.0 17.8 52.2
2016 1036 60.0 17.2 52.4
2017 1064 61.2 17.3 57.5
2018 1056 62.4 16.9 57.3
2019 999 60.0 16.6 57.9
2020 972 56.0 17.3 56
2021 977 56.0 17.4 51.7
2022 955 52.0 18.3 n/a
2023 921 55.1 16.7 59.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Northbrook Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $123 (1.6%) $7,568 (98.4%) $7,692
2018 $194 (2.3%) $8,283 (97.7%) $8,478
2019 $218 (2.3%) $9,067 (97.7%) $9,285

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northbrook 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 71st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 109th of 577 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northbrook Middle School)57.947.4
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)5448.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northbrook Middle School)57.342.9
 14.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)52.542
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northbrook Middle School)52.549.3
 3.2%
   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 (Northbrook Middle School)66.357
 9.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)5545.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northbrook Middle School)68.849.7
 19.1%
   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 (Northbrook Middle School)38.643.5
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)22.144.9
 22.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Northbrook Middle School)64.258.2
 6%
   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 (Northbrook Middle School)94.168.5
 25.6%
   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 Students999921
 7.8%
African American294272
 7.5%
American Indian02
Asian171158
 7.6%
Hispanic363349
 3.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White135102
 24.4%
Two or More Races3538
 8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%59.1%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northbrook Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 921 students attended Northbrook Middle School.

Students at Northbrook Middle School are 38% Hispanic, 30% African American, 17% Asian, 11% White, 4% Two or more races.

Northbrook Middle School ranks 107th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Northbrook Middle School usually go on to attend Peachtree Ridge High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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