Otwell Middle School

Otwell Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
605 Tribble Gap Rd,  Cumming, GA
Forsyth County Schools
4.8
3.3
1,027 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Stephen Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16.3%
State Average
15.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
327:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
41.4%
Hispanic
38.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12%
Black
4.5%
Two or more races
3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 6 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/2/2019
Otwell has made my son's transition from elementary school to middle so great. From the amazing principle to all the teachers and staff. They truly care about the students. I am beyond happy that my son gets to attend Otwell.
4.0 Middle School Student
3/18/2019
I have had a great experience at Otwell.I have attended for the past 2 years,and I am about to finish year three.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 11 Reviews
4.0 parent
8/3/2025
The teachers were really nice and engaged. We never had an issue with teachers or other students outside of the normal certain students not getting along. Overall, the environment is safe and the table is set to allow the students to learn.
1.0 parent
3/21/2025
I Would not recommend this school to anyone.
1.0 other
5/12/2024
This school was a terrible experience, they might say that "We are one of the best schools in the county!" Don't believe that stuff before reading this, first of all the staff are super prejudice, they will send you to the principles office for anything if you aren't what they want. The admins also...
1.0 parent
9/22/2023
This school is only for “normal” children. If your child is autistic or has any social emotional challenges this school is not for you. As soon as your child’s disability inconveniences them they will smile while walking your and your child to the door and use every means to ensure that you and your...

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Otwell Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Cumming, GA, in the Cumming neighborhood, and is served by the Forsyth County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,027 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Otwell Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $604,562. Discover additional schools in the area, like Forsyth Central High School, Alliance Academy for Innovation, Horizon Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Cumming has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Otwell Middle School.

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