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Northwestern Middle School

12805 Birmingham Hwy
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 1,143 students in grades 6-8, Northwestern Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northwestern Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northwestern Middle School's student population of 1,143 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,143 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Northwestern Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwestern Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#119 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwestern Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwestern Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwestern Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwestern Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
12%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwestern Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwestern Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwestern Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northwestern Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwestern Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwestern Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwestern Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwestern Middle School's ranking?
Northwestern Middle School is ranked #119 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Northwestern Middle School often compared to?
Northwestern Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Middle School, Webb Bridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Northwestern Middle School?
1,143 students attend Northwestern Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Northwestern Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Northwestern Middle School offer ?
Northwestern Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Northwestern Middle School part of?
Northwestern Middle School is part of Fulton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,143 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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