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Northwestern Middle School

Public 6-8

 12805 Birmingham Hwy
       Alpharetta, GA  30004

 (470) 254-2870

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 543 Georgia Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  14.7
Number of students:  1,280

Racial breakdown:
White:
70.1%
Asian:
10.5%
African American:
9.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.4%

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We updated the 2017-18 rankings and test scores for this school on Friday, July 27, 2018.


Performance Trends
Compare Details In 2018, Northwestern Middle School ranked better than 95.4% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranked 5th among 22 ranked middle schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)
Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95. (See more...)
Student Body
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), Asian (10.5%), African American (9.4%). (See more...)
Compare Details 7.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 14.7. 17 middle schools in the Fulton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Compare Northwestern Middle School employs 87 full-time teachers.
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Schooldigger 2018 Rankings:

Northwestern Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwestern Middle School 25th of 543 Georgia public middle schools. (See Northwestern Middle School in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 61st of 182 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%

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

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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

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 Fulltime 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 7.0
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

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

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch
For information about the National School Lunch Program, see the USDA Website

Student/Teacher Ratio Northwestern Middle School

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Year # Students Fulltime 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 7.0
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

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.



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