Summary:
Zip code 30045 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, is home to two elementary schools—Lovin Elementary School and Simonton Elementary School—both serving Pre-K through 5th grade within the Gwinnett County school district, which holds a 3-star rating.
These neighboring schools tell very different stories. Lovin Elementary is the clear standout, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 63rd percentile statewide (450th of 1,219 schools). It outperforms Simonton Elementary by 15 to 20 percentage points across nearly every subject and grade. For example, in 4th grade math, 53.7% of Lovin students are proficient versus just 33.1% at Simonton. Lovin also excels in 5th grade English Language Arts (ELA), with 55.1% proficiency—well above the district (48.8%) and state (43.0%) averages. Simonton, by contrast, holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 35th percentile, with a downward trend over recent years. Its math scores are volatile, swinging dramatically from year to year, and its 5th grade science proficiency (33.7%) trails both the district (54.8%) and state (44.2%).
Both schools serve high-poverty populations, with 72-80% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, yet they differ in resources and attendance. Lovin spends $16,836 per student with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio, while Simonton spends $14,510 with a 13.4:1 ratio. Chronic absenteeism is also lower at Lovin (8.2%) than at Simonton (13.9%), though both beat the state average (17.7%). For parents, Lovin offers stronger academics, more resources, and better attendance—making it the preferred choice in this zip code. Simonton, while facing greater challenges, shows potential for improvement with targeted support in early-grade math and literacy.
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