Otwell Middle School

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/oms/site/default.asp

1,062 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Otwell Middle School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is part of the Forsyth County School System and serves students in grades 6 through 8. Situated on Tribble Gap Road, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and student engagement. The school community is characterized by a strong commitment to preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum, extracurricular activities, and a focus on social-emotional learning.

Beyond its core academic program, Otwell Middle School places a high value on technological integration and community involvement. The school maintains a clear focus on the "whole child," providing various clubs, athletics, and academic support programs designed to help students discover their individual interests and talents. As a key part of the Cumming community, the school is dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students to ensure a successful and well-rounded middle school experience.

1,062

Total Students

74.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otwell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	401
Hispanic	380
Black	56
Asian	197
Two or More	23
American Indian	5

White
401 (37.8%)
Hispanic
380 (35.8%)
Asian
197 (18.5%)
Black
56 (5.3%)
Two or More
23 (2.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)887-5248
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/oms/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,062
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 368

Grade 7 353

Grade 8 341

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Otwell Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	368
Grade 7	353
Grade 8	341

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Otwell Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	504	47.5%
Male	558	52.5%

Middle School 6th - 7th