NORTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Northwestern Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Fulton County school district, located in Alpharetta, GA with about 1,314 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 85 teachers, Northwestern Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Northwestern Middle School, located at 12805 Birmingham Hwy in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving the Milton/Alpharetta community within the Fulton County School District. The school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state. Northwestern offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, digital literacy, and student-centered learning, supported by a dedicated faculty focused on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond.
Beyond academics, Northwestern Middle School fosters a vibrant school culture that prioritizes the social and emotional development of its students. The campus provides a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, various student-led clubs, and service-learning initiatives. By encouraging students to get involved in their community, the school cultivates a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests while developing the leadership skills necessary for success in their future endeavors.
For more information, contact Northwestern Middle School at (470) 254-2870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 254-2870
NORTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Alpharetta, GA with about 1,314 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fulton County
- Total Students:
- 1,314
- Teachers:
- 85.1
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,314 students
- White
- 66.9%
- Asian
- 12.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.