Serving 1,062 students in grades 6-8, Otwell Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,062 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Otwell Middle School serves the western part of Cumming, GA, covering an area of approximately 27.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otwell Middle School's student population of 1,062 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,062 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otwell Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otwell Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#729 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)37%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otwell Middle School's ranking?
Otwell Middle School is ranked #729 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Otwell Middle School often compared to?
Otwell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vickery Creek Middle School, Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Otwell Middle School?
1,062 students attend Otwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Otwell Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otwell Middle School?
Otwell Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Otwell Middle School offer ?
Otwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otwell Middle School part of?
Otwell Middle School is part of Forsyth County School District.
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