Trickum Middle School reports 685 Hispanic students for 2024-25 academic year

Trickum Middle School reported enrolling 685 Hispanic students for the 2024-25 academic year, reflecting a 1.3% increase over the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.

The data indicated a total enrollment of 2,211 students at Trickum Middle School in the 2024-25 academic year. Hispanic students represented 31% of the school’s population, making them the largest demographic group there.

The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is headquartered in Lawrenceville.

Among Gwinnett County’s 140 schools, Berkmar High School recorded the highest Hispanic student enrollment in the 2024-25 academic year with 2,072 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that public school students in Georgia comprised approximately 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 continues to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, as cited by the Georgia Department of Education. To address this, GaDOE launched a statewide effort that features a real-time attendance dashboard, public outreach initiatives, and directed support for high-need districts to encourage regular attendance.

In 2025, Georgia legislators enacted an update to attendance laws prohibiting expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The new provisions also introduce additional reporting measures and align attendance policies with programs that help students attain diplomas through alternative options.

As of 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio stood at approximately 14:1, ahead of the national average of 15:1.