Enrollment
2,009
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loganville, GA
Mcconnell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mcconnell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255001638
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcconnell Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Loganville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcconnell Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcconnell Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Loganville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcconnell Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcconnell Middle School
Mcconnell Middle School is a large middle school in Loganville, Georgia, enrolling 2,009 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,009 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 599 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,009 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Loganville's middle schools, it stands alongside Loganville Middle School (1,320 students): Mcconnell Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17.8:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Mcconnell Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcconnell Middle School compares
Mcconnell Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,009 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,009
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
430
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
White 14.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Mcconnell Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Mcconnell Middle School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcconnell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcconnell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Loganville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,009 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcconnell Middle School
How many students attend Mcconnell Middle School?
Mcconnell Middle School has 2,009 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loganville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcconnell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcconnell Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcconnell Middle School?
40.0% of students at Mcconnell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcconnell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mcconnell Middle School is African American at 55.9% of enrollment, in Loganville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcconnell Middle School?
Mcconnell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcconnell Middle School rank among middle schools in Loganville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcconnell Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Loganville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Loganville on the city page.
Is Mcconnell Middle School a good school?
Mcconnell Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Mcconnell Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.
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