DESANA MIDDLE SCHOOL

DeSana Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Forsyth County school district, located in Alpharetta, GA with about 857 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, DeSana Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DeSana Middle School, located in Alpharetta, Georgia, is part of the Forsyth County School District and serves students in grades 6 through 8. Opened in 2016, the school is known for its modern facility and commitment to fostering a collaborative, student-centered learning environment. The campus emphasizes a balanced approach to education, integrating rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and various academic clubs designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth.

The school community places a high value on innovation and community involvement, striving to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. With a focus on technology integration and professional development for its staff, DeSana works to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to be critical thinkers and effective communicators. Its location in the growing Alpharetta/Forsyth area reflects a dedication to excellence and responsiveness to the needs of a diverse and rapidly expanding student population.

For more information, contact DeSana Middle School at (770) 887-2461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

625 James Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004
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DESANA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Alpharetta, GA with about 857 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Forsyth County
Total Students:
857
Teachers:
52.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 857 students

White
36.2%
Hispanic/Latino
26.3%
Asian
24.3%
Black or African American
9.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.