Northwestern Middle School

12805 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004

1,143 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,143

Total Students

79.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northwestern Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	766
Hispanic	109
Black	83
Asian	137
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

White
766 (67.0 %)
Asian
137 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
109 (9.5 %)
Black
83 (7.3 %)
Two or More
46 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-2870
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 359

Grade 7 356

Grade 8 428