Riverwatch Middle School

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/schools/home.asp?school=riverwatch

1,537 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Riverwatch Middle School, located in Suwanee, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Forsyth County School District. Situated in a rapidly growing suburban area, the school is known for its strong academic focus and commitment to creating a well-rounded educational environment. It consistently performs well in state assessments and is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular offerings, which include competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs that cater to a wide range of interests.

Beyond the classroom, Riverwatch Middle School places a significant emphasis on community and character development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive culture that promotes student engagement, leadership, and personal growth. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the staff at Riverwatch works to integrate technology and collaborative learning into their curriculum, ensuring that students develop the essential critical-thinking and social skills needed for long-term academic success.

1,537

Total Students

80.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverwatch Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	97
Black	81
Asian	910
Two or More	58
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
910 (59.2 %)
White
384 (25.0 %)
Hispanic
97 (6.3 %)
Black
81 (5.3 %)
Two or More
58 (3.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	(678)455-7311
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/schools/home.asp?school=riverwatch
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
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 6 513

Grade 7 504

Grade 8 520