DeSana Middle School

1,215 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,215

Total Students

69.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeSana Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	224
Black	118
Asian	531
Two or More	32
American Indian	8

Asian
531 (43.7 %)
White
302 (24.9 %)
Hispanic
224 (18.4 %)
Black
118 (9.7 %)
Two or More
32 (2.6 %)
American Indian
8 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)667-2591
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 417

Grade 7 405

Grade 8 393