DeSana Middle School

Summary:

DeSana Middle School is a public middle school located in Alpharetta, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,215 students. The school is part of the Forsyth County School District, which is ranked 10th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

DeSana Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Georgia, ranking 42nd out of 588 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessment is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the Forsyth County and Georgia averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, DeSana Middle School had 91.7% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 65.1% in Forsyth County and 44% statewide. Additionally, DeSana Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.9 to 17.5 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of the nearby Forsyth County middle schools.

When compared to middle schools in the neighboring Fulton County district, DeSana Middle School's academic performance is significantly higher across all subject areas and grade levels. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, DeSana Middle School had 91.7% proficiency in Algebra I, compared to 89.9% at the highest-performing Fulton County middle school, Haynes Bridge Middle School. DeSana Middle School's consistent high performance over the years demonstrates a sustained commitment to academic excellence and a focus on continuous improvement, making it a shining example of a high-performing public middle school in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

625 James Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004

(770) 667-2591

District: Forsyth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,430

Students who attend DeSana Middle School usually attend:

High:

Denmark High School

Feeder schools for DeSana Middle School:

Elementary:	Brandywine Elementary School
	Midway Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 1,251

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

48.4%

White:

22.4%

Hispanic:

18.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details DeSana Middle School ranks better than 92.9% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Forsyth County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at DeSana Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (48.4%), White (22.4%), Hispanic (18%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DeSana Middle School is 17.5. 5 middle schools in the Forsyth County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare DeSana Middle School employs 71.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at DeSana Middle School is $8,430, which is the 5^th highest among 10 middle schools in the Forsyth County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

DeSana Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks DeSana Middle School 42^nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See DeSana Middle School in the ranking list.)

Forsyth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth County 10^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for DeSana Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2019	90.56	48^th	559	91.4%
2021	89.91	52^nd	542	90.4%
2022	89.96	56^th	567	90.1%
2023	93.90	39^th	577	93.2%
2024	93.39	42^nd	588	92.9%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, March 14, 2021

I’m a new parent in the school. The school is such a well organized one.great teacher’s who are ready to help the student to integrate and catch up with the rest.As well as the best principle Ms North.‘Twas nice to see well disciplined,well behaved and organized school. way to go dragons!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, June 8, 2020

DeSana’s staff goes above and beyond to meet the academic and emotional needs of students and their families. It is a diverse school that celebrates differences in cultures. Students and teachers are courteous and kind to one another. My kids received an excellent education at DeSana, but were also guided to be good people in the world! The administration, staff and students are AMAZING! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

We are absolutely THRILLED to be a part of the DeSana Family. We were previously at another South Forsyth County MS and I was so disappointed that I was looking at Private school options. We moved last summer, which put us in the DeSana district and I could not be happier. The principal, the teachers, coaches and staff are some of the most caring that I have come across since moving to GA in 2014. Thank you Mrs. North and all of the DeSana staff!! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Best teacher and principal. There focus is to bring out best student Close Quote

Enrollment information for DeSana Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	257	59	157	196	3	23	695
2018	310	79	208	225	2	33	857
2019	318	93	245	235	5	28	924
2020	322	103	278	259	5	29	996
2021	323	112	342	259	5	26	1067
2022	301	133	437	255	8	30	1164
2023	302	118	531	224	8	32	1215
2024	280	98	606	225	12	30	1251

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 DeSana Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	695	43.5	15.9	28.6
2018	857	52.5	16.3	25.1
2019	924	54.2	17.0	24.9
2020	996	60.2	16.5	24
2021	1067	63.0	16.9	18.4
2022	1164	67.0	17.3	n/a
2023	1215	69.1	17.5	17.9
2024	1251	71.1	17.5	24

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

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio DeSana Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	695	43.5	15.9	28.6
2018	857	52.5	16.3	25.1
2019	924	54.2	17.0	24.9
2020	996	60.2	16.5	24
2021	1067	63.0	16.9	18.4
2022	1164	67.0	17.3	n/a
2023	1215	69.1	17.5	17.9
2024	1251	71.1	17.5	24

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for DeSana Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$117 (12.6%)	$808 (87.4%)	$925
2018	$127 (1.5%)	$8,622 (98.5%)	$8,749
2019	$133 (1.6%)	$8,297 (98.4%)	$8,430

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DeSana Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 39^th of 577 Middle schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (DeSana Middle School)	68.3	63.9	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	77	63.3	13.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (DeSana Middle School)	64.3	67.8	3.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	71.9	64.8	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (DeSana Middle School)	64.9	68.4	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	68.4	62.8	5.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (DeSana Middle School)	71.9	70.4	1.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	76.8	69	7.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (DeSana Middle School)	73	61.8	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth County)	77	61.6	15.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (DeSana Middle School)	45.5	59.5	14%
8th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth County)	60.7	65.2	4.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (DeSana Middle School)	60.9	59.5	1.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Forsyth County)	66.5	60.3	6.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (DeSana Middle School)	91.3	86.5	4.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Forsyth County)	76.3	62.5	13.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	924	1215	31.5%
African American	93	118	26.9%
American Indian	5	8	60%
Asian	245	531	116.7%
Hispanic	235	224	4.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	318	302	5%
Two or More Races	28	32	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.9%	17.9%	6.9%

Schools Near DeSana Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
DeSana Middle School	Public	6-8	625 James Road	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 667-2591	1,251	71	17.5	24.0%	280 (22.4%)	98 (7.8%)	225 (18.0%)	606 (48.4%)	12 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.4%)	93.4	42^nd of 588 public middle schools	92.9%		93.9	39^th of 577 public middle schools	93.2%	3	91.7	69.7	62.2	64.6	67.5	67.5	71.3		61.8	$8,430	$133	$8,297
Hopewell Middle School	Public	6-8	13060 Cogburn Rd	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-3240	1,196	87	13.7	18.1%	557 (46.6%)	156 (13.0%)	186 (15.6%)	228 (19.1%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	62 (5.2%)	90.6	54^th of 588 public middle schools	90.8%		91.8	48^th of 577 public middle schools	91.7%	6	99.4	73.9	69.0	65.3	67.3	69.8	59.8	39.0	52.0	$9,753	$233	$9,521
Vickery Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	6240 Post Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 667-2580	1,078	57	18.8	14.6%	561 (52.0%)	35 (3.2%)	121 (11.2%)	307 (28.5%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.5%)	93.2	43^rd of 588 public middle schools	92.7%		93.5	40^th of 577 public middle schools	93.1%	3	98.7	70.6	62.4	62.6	61.9	62.4	80.7		64.1	$7,602	$133	$7,469
Piney Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	8135 Majors Rd	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5010	1,054	62	16.9	12.6%	263 (25.0%)	44 (4.2%)	97 (9.2%)	608 (57.7%)	9 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.1%)	98.7	10^th of 588 public middle schools	98.3%		98.5	9^th of 577 public middle schools	98.4%	1	99.0	76.4	74.4	79.5	77.6	85.4	86.8		82.9	$9,009	$136	$8,873
Webb Bridge Middle School	Public	6-8	4455 Webb Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30005	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2940	1,220	88	13.8	10.7%	345 (28.3%)	107 (8.8%)	129 (10.6%)	568 (46.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	69 (5.7%)	99.1	6^th of 588 public middle schools	99.0%		99	5^th of 577 public middle schools	99.1%	1	99.6	82.2	81.9	85.9	75.6	84.0	87.8	78.6	77.0	$10,461	$151	$10,310
South Forsyth Middle School	Public	6-8	4670 Windermere Parkway	Cumming	30041	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(770) 888-3170	1,395	76	18.4	9.1%	497 (35.6%)	34 (2.4%)	68 (4.9%)	744 (53.3%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (3.1%)	99	7^th of 588 public middle schools	98.8%		99.4	4^th of 577 public middle schools	99.3%	3	98.0	86.7	75.2	78.6	89.0	82.6	90.3		83.1	$8,026	$134	$7,892
Taylor Road Middle School	Public	6-8	5150 Taylor Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7090	1,256	85	14.7	18.2%	474 (37.7%)	157 (12.5%)	138 (11.0%)	439 (35.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (3.7%)	97.5	15^th of 588 public middle schools	97.4%		95.3	32^nd of 577 public middle schools	94.5%	17	98.7	80.9	72.7	72.9	73.5	74.6	82.4	56.3	69.1	$9,928	$168	$9,760
Northwestern Middle School	Public	6-8	12805 Birmingham Hwy	Alpharetta	30004	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-2870	1,118	81	13.8	11.0%	724 (64.8%)	95 (8.5%)	100 (8.9%)	136 (12.2%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (5.1%)	96.8	21^st of 588 public middle schools	96.4%		97.1	18^th of 577 public middle schools	96.9%	3	87.0	81.0	73.9	78.3	70.7	75.4	75.1	51.4	62.6	$10,362	$177	$10,185
Hendricks Middle School	Public	6-8	4950 Hyde Rd	Cumming	30040	Forsyth County	Forsyth County	No	No	No	No	(678) 965-5038	1,383	73	18.8	16.1%	700 (50.6%)	44 (3.2%)	186 (13.4%)	396 (28.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (4.0%)	92.3	48^th of 588 public middle schools	91.8%		88.5	57^th of 577 public middle schools	90.1%	9	98.8	62.6	59.1	63.6	70.3	84.6	77.3		54.0
Haynes Bridge Middle School	Public	6-8	10665 Haynes Bridge Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7030	623	57	10.9	39.6%	274 (44.0%)	111 (17.8%)	172 (27.6%)	25 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.3%)	82.2	93^rd of 588 public middle schools	84.2%		80.4	95^th of 577 public middle schools	83.5%	2	89.9	65.7	59.3	55.9	59.8	57.8	57.4	23.9	45.6	$13,876	$849	$13,027

Frequently Asked Questions about DeSana Middle School

How many students attend DeSana Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,251 students attended DeSana Middle School.

What district is DeSana Middle School in?

Forsyth County

Is DeSana Middle School a good school?

Yes. DeSana Middle School ranks in the top 7.1% of Georgia middle schools.

What high school do graduates of DeSana Middle School attend?

Students who attend DeSana Middle School usually go on to attend Denmark High School

What is the racial makeup of DeSana Middle School?

Students at DeSana Middle School are 48% Asian, 22% White, 18% Hispanic, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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