Northwestern Middle School

Public 6-8

 12805 Birmingham Hwy
       Alpharetta, GA  30004


(470) 254-2870

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 582 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,362 Help


Students who attend Northwestern Middle School usually attend:

High:    Milton High School

Feeder schools for Northwestern Middle School:

Elementary:    Birmingham Falls Elementary School
    Crabapple Crossing Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  1,143

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Asian:
12.0%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.6% Help


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Compare Details Northwestern Middle School ranks better than 96.7% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 4th among 21 ranked middle schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), Asian (12%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 14.4. 13 middle schools in the Fulton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwestern Middle School is $10,362. 15 middle schools in the Fulton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northwestern Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Middle School 19th of 582 Georgia public middle schools. (See Northwestern Middle School in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 70th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwestern Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.80 12th 420 97.1%
2007 88.64 16th 445 96.4%
2008 89.58 14th 462 97.0%
2009 88.55 12th 466 97.4%
2010 87.14 14th 494 97.2%
2011 86.08 16th 504 96.8%
2012 84.43 23rd 508 95.5%
2013 83.94 23rd 527 95.6%
2014 83.72 25th 521 95.2%
2015 95.65 20th 537 96.3%
2016 97.08 14th 545 97.4%
2017 95.39 21st 539 96.1%
2018 95.00 25th 543 95.4%
2019 94.36 28th 559 95.0%
2021 95.83 25th 542 95.4%
2022 96.92 20th 567 96.5%
2023 97.06 18th 577 96.9%
See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 13, 2017

Open Quote The best Middle school in Fulton County! I have been there for 5 years as a parent and volunteer. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Open Quote NMS offers a great environment for students and a variety of programs and activities. The Principal, Dr. Jasmine Kullar, has remarkable leadership skills, is professional and friendly. The front office personnel is attentive and able to serve; teachers are committed with education and students. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 19, 2009

Open Quote There are so many wonderful programs at Northwestern, something that fits with every child's interests and needs. I have watched my daughter blossom at this school like I never would have imagined out of her first year in middle school. I would not think of moving my kids out of this school. I have never been happier with a school that my kids have attended. The teachers are great, wonderful programs, superior opportunities......This is a fabulous place for your kids to attend school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Northwestern Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 1171 66 33 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1297
1998 1332 85 34 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1484
1999 1495 117 45 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1693
2000 1618 118 58 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1831
2001 1745 126 65 50 1 n/a n/a 0 1987
2002 1318 119 41 57 1 n/a n/a 0 1536
2003 1318 119 41 57 1 n/a n/a 0 1536
2004 1418 155 53 59 2 n/a n/a 0 1687
2005 852 121 30 29 0 n/a n/a 32 1064
2006 930 123 35 35 0 n/a n/a 37 1160
2007 927 148 35 46 0 n/a n/a 44 1200
2008 961 102 48 53 0 n/a n/a 42 1206
2009 986 92 59 56 1 n/a n/a 42 1236
2010 1006 99 61 49 0 0 34 0 1249
2011 971 111 75 70 0 0 36 0 1263
2012 970 102 81 79 0 0 27 0 1259
2013 968 111 110 83 0 0 40 0 1312
2014 956 130 125 96 0 0 40 0 1347
2015 930 121 131 96 0 0 54 0 1332
2016 897 120 135 85 0 0 43 0 1280
2017 907 118 173 107 0 1 49 0 1355
2018 879 103 168 112 0 2 50 0 1314
2019 849 108 157 114 0 4 52 0 1284
2020 831 108 139 101 0 3 63 0 1245
2021 797 81 144 106 3 1 60 0 1192
2022 777 81 134 103 1 0 50 0 1146
2023 766 83 137 109 2 0 46 0 1143

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northwestern Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1297 56.9 22.8 6.5
1998 1484 91.8 16.2 4.6
1999 1693 105.8 16.0 3.7
2000 1831 116.6 15.7 2.7
2001 1987 120.0 16.6 2.6
2002 1536 99.5 15.4 5.1
2003 1536 99.5 15.4 5.1
2004 1687 109.5 15.4 7.4
2005 1064 72.1 14.8 8.4
2006 1160 77.6 14.9 9.5
2007 1200 84.2 14.3 8.7
2008 1206 93.1 13.0 6.2
2009 1236 92.0 13.4 7
2010 1249 89.9 13.8 7.7
2011 1263 89.2 14.1 9.6
2012 1259 89.6 14.0 8.5
2013 1312 90.9 14.4 8.1
2014 1347 90.1 14.9 9.7
2015 1332 92.0 14.4 8.9
2016 1280 87.0 14.7 7.4
2017 1355 87.5 15.4 7.9
2018 1314 85.1 15.4 6.5
2019 1284 84.7 15.1 6.6
2020 1245 86.9 14.3 6.3
2021 1192 87.0 13.7 4.7
2022 1146 80.0 14.3 n/a
2023 1143 79.1 14.4 6.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1297 56.9 22.8 6.5
1998 1484 91.8 16.2 4.6
1999 1693 105.8 16.0 3.7
2000 1831 116.6 15.7 2.7
2001 1987 120.0 16.6 2.6
2002 1536 99.5 15.4 5.1
2003 1536 99.5 15.4 5.1
2004 1687 109.5 15.4 7.4
2005 1064 72.1 14.8 8.4
2006 1160 77.6 14.9 9.5
2007 1200 84.2 14.3 8.7
2008 1206 93.1 13.0 6.2
2009 1236 92.0 13.4 7
2010 1249 89.9 13.8 7.7
2011 1263 89.2 14.1 9.6
2012 1259 89.6 14.0 8.5
2013 1312 90.9 14.4 8.1
2014 1347 90.1 14.9 9.7
2015 1332 92.0 14.4 8.9
2016 1280 87.0 14.7 7.4
2017 1355 87.5 15.4 7.9
2018 1314 85.1 15.4 6.5
2019 1284 84.7 15.1 6.6
2020 1245 86.9 14.3 6.3
2021 1192 87.0 13.7 4.7
2022 1146 80.0 14.3 n/a
2023 1143 79.1 14.4 6.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northwestern Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $192 (2.0%) $9,270 (97.9%) $9,470
2018 $159 (1.6%) $9,769 (98.4%) $9,928
2019 $177 (1.7%) $10,185 (98.3%) $10,362

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwestern Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 28th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 18th of 577 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle School)8375.6
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)5751
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Middle School)76.270.4
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.942.6
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle School)66.872.2
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)47.950.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Middle School)6767
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.642.6
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwestern Middle School)71.179.9
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)50.553.9
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwestern Middle School)58.371
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)38.541.5
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Northwestern Middle School)52.446.1
 6.3%
   8th Grade Science (Fulton County)36.431.4
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Northwestern Middle School)67.670.3
 2.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fulton County)46.838.5
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Northwestern Middle School)97.195.7
 1.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fulton County)49.349.3
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12841143
 11%
African American10883
 23.1%
American Indian02
Asian157137
 12.7%
Hispanic114109
 4.4%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White849766
 9.8%
Two or More Races5246
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.6%6.6%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwestern Middle School

Students at Northwestern Middle School are 67% White, 12% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Yes! Northwestern Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 582 Georgia middle schools.

Students who attend Northwestern Middle School usually go on to attend Milton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,143 students attended Northwestern Middle School.


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