Summary:
Zip code 30047 in Lilburn, Georgia is served by three middle schools—Trickum Middle School, Lilburn Middle School, and Berkmar Middle School—all part of Gwinnett County and serving grades 6-8, with combined enrollment of nearly 4,900 students.
Trickum Middle School is the clear standout in this area, ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide and outperforming the district average in every subject and grade level tested. Its Algebra I End of Course proficiency rate of 99% is remarkable—more than 40 points above the district average—and its 8th grade social studies proficiency (60.2%) far exceeds the state average (40.2%). By contrast, Lilburn Middle School (34th percentile) and Berkmar Middle School (26th percentile) rank in the bottom third of Georgia middle schools. In grade-level math, Trickum's proficiency rates range from 50.9% to 60.3% across grades 6-8, while Lilburn and Berkmar lag significantly, with most rates between 25% and 39%.
Interestingly, all three schools excel in advanced coursework despite their differences. Berkmar posts a 91.4% Algebra I proficiency and 85.4% Biology proficiency, while Lilburn achieves 81.7% in Algebra I—all well above district and state averages. However, all three schools underperform the state in HS Physical Science, with proficiency rates between 27.9% and 47.0% versus the state's 60.9%. Chronic absenteeism tells a compelling story: Lilburn's rate of 21.2% is double that of both Trickum (10.4%) and Berkmar (10.5%), even though Berkmar serves a nearly identical poverty profile. Per-student spending is inversely related to performance—Berkmar spends the most ($15,519) yet ranks lowest, while Trickum spends the least ($12,492) and achieves the best results. For families, Trickum offers a dramatically different educational experience, while Berkmar shows promise in advanced courses despite overall challenges.
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