- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alpharetta, GA
Northwestern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130228001631
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwestern Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228001631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Northwestern Middle School held near 1,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.1 → 80.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 130228001631 · Alpharetta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,167 enr · 14.8:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Northwestern Middle School held near 1,118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.1 → 80.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school
Northwestern Middle School
1,167 students
What this shows Northwestern Middle School reports 1,167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Middle School compares
Northwestern Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 91% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,167
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Asian 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Northwestern Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Alpharetta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Desana Middle School
Standard public school
1,278 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Middle School
Standard public school
1,265 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Autrey Mill Middle School
Standard public school
1,256 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Road Middle School
Standard public school
1,244 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Webb Bridge Middle School
Standard public school
1,228 students 15:1 students per teacher
Haynes Bridge Middle School
Standard public school
627 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Middle School
How many students attend Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has 1,167 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alpharetta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,143 (2022-23) → 1,118 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northwestern Middle School?
5.4% of students at Northwestern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwestern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Middle School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Middle School?
Northwestern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwestern Middle School rank among middle schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Alpharetta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Alpharetta on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Northwestern Middle School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.