Otwell Middle School

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/oms/site/default.asp

1,034 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Otwell Middle School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is part of the Forsyth County School System and serves students in grades 6 through 8. Situated on Tribble Gap Road, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and student engagement. The school community is characterized by a strong commitment to preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and a focus on social-emotional learning.

Beyond its core academic program, Otwell Middle School places a high value on technological integration and community involvement. The school maintains a clear focus on the "whole child," providing various clubs, athletics, and academic support programs designed to help students discover their individual interests and talents. As a key part of the Cumming community, the school is dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students to ensure a successful and well-rounded middle school experience.

1,034

Total Students

75.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otwell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	401
Black	47
Asian	124
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
428 (41.4 %)
Hispanic
401 (38.8 %)
Asian
124 (12.0 %)
Black
47 (4.5 %)
Two or More
31 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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)887-5248
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/oms/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,034
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 6 323

Grade 7 350

Grade 8 361

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Otwell Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	323
Grade 7	350
Grade 8	361

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Otwell Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	511	49.4%
Male	523	50.6%

Middle School 6th - 7th