McConnell Middle School reports 402 Hispanic students enrolled for 2024-25

For the 2024-25 year, McConnell Middle School reported enrolling 402 Hispanic students, a 3.3% rise from the prior year, data from the Georgia Department of Education show.

The school recorded a total of 2,011 students in 2024-25. Hispanic students accounted for 20% of the student population, making them the school’s second-largest demographic group.

McConnell Middle School operates within the Gwinnett County School District, which has its central office in Lawrenceville.

Across the 140 schools in the Gwinnett County School District, Berkmar High School had the largest number of Hispanic students enrolled in 2024-25, with 2,072 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported Georgia public school students by race and ethnicity as about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism has continued to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, according to Georgia Department of Education data. To address this, GaDOE rolled out a new statewide initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, public awareness efforts, and targeted support for districts most in need to increase daily student attendance.

In 2025, state lawmakers adopted legislation updating school attendance rules, which now prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law also requires new reporting procedures and supports alternative diploma programs for students seeking different graduation pathways.

By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, surpassing the national average of 15:1.