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Richards Middle School

3555 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA, 30044

Ranked 243 of 394 in Georgia

Top schools in Lawrenceville
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Richards Middle School

3555 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA, 30044

About Richards Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 37% in Reading.
137
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2026
Total Students
$62692
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.08%
Asian 7.45%
Hispanic 56.42%
Black 28.68%
Two+ Races 2.12%
Native Am. 0.15%
White
5.08%
Asian
7.45%
Hispanic
56.42%
Black
28.68%
Two+ Races
2.12%
Native Am.
0.15%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2026
50.79%
1029 Female
49.21%
997 Male

Student Population

2026 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

405 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Richards Middle School Contact Information

Address

3555 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA, 30044

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Phone

(770) 995-7133

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TOP 243 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Richards Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Richards Middle School Named a Math Leader for 8th Grade Math Achievement for the 2023-24 School Year by the Georgia Department of Education “This is a testament to the school’s success in preparing students for high school math and having good numeracy skills.” The school also received a four star School Climate Star Rating for its commitment to a safe and supportive learning environment.

FAQ

Q1. What is the general focus of classes at Richards Middle School?

Ans. Richards Middle School classroom workshops, reading discussions and project-based assignments all take place during the regular school day.

Q2. Does Richards Middle School offer opportunities in STEM learning?

Ans. Richards Middle School’s engineering and technology programs include coding projects and classroom challenges based on design.

Q3. What helps students manage assignments at Richards Middle School?

Ans. Students at Richards Middle School use their planning periods during the school week to organize their materials and check due dates.

Q4. What activities are popular beyond academics at Richards Middle School?

Ans. Students regularly participate in chorus, orchestra and band at school concerts and community events.

Q5. How can families stay informed about Richards Middle School activities?

Ans. Richards Middle School utilizes family messaging platforms to send school reminders, progress reports, and calendar notices.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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