Hopewell Middle School

Summary:

Hopewell Middle School is a public middle school located in Alpharetta, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,222 students. This high-performing school is part of the Fulton County School District, which is ranked 57 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hopewell Middle School has consistently outperformed the Fulton County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had an impressive 99.4% proficiency rate in Algebra I, compared to 57.4% for Fulton County and 44% for the state. The school also performed well in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. Hopewell Middle School's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby schools in the Fulton County district, such as Crabapple Middle School, Autrey Mill Middle School, and Taylor Road Middle School.

Hopewell Middle School's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 14.3 over the past three school years, and higher spending per student, ranging from $9,339 to $9,753, set it apart from many of the nearby schools. The school's consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger is a testament to its ability to provide a quality education to its students. While some schools in the neighboring Forsyth County district, such as Piney Grove Middle School and Vickery Creek Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, Hopewell Middle School's consistent high performance and low free and reduced lunch rates make it an attractive option for families in the Alpharetta area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

13060 Cogburn Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30004

(470) 254-3240

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,753

Students who attend Hopewell Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cambridge High School

Feeder schools for Hopewell Middle School:

Elementary:

Cogburn Woods Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 1,196

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.6%

Asian:

19.1%

Hispanic:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hopewell Middle School ranks better than 90.8% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7^th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Hopewell Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), Asian (19.1%), Hispanic (15.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hopewell Middle School is 13.7, which is the 9^th best among 20 middle schools in the Fulton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Hopewell Middle School employs 87.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hopewell Middle School is $9,753. 16 middle schools in the Fulton County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Hopewell Middle School 54^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Hopewell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hopewell Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	84.57	32^nd	420	92.4%
2007	86.54	24^th	445	94.6%
2008	85.50	33^rd	462	92.9%
2009	83.84	38^th	466	91.8%
2010	83.88	38^th	494	92.3%
2011	83.13	38^th	504	92.5%
2012	79.21	59^th	508	88.4%
2013	77.83	73^rd	527	86.1%
2014	77.17	80^th	521	84.6%
2015	95.15	21^st	537	96.1%
2016	96.57	15^th	545	97.2%
2017	93.53	33^rd	539	93.9%
2018	92.68	36^th	543	93.4%
2019	89.88	51^st	559	90.9%
2021	85.89	66^th	542	87.8%
2022	93.96	39^th	567	93.1%
2023	91.81	48^th	577	91.7%
2024	90.60	54^th	588	90.8%

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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
Friday, May 20, 2022

Hopewell Middle School is the worst! I am so glad this is my daughters last year at this racist, unsafe school! Please don’t enroll your children here. The principal is also racist & does nothing to stop the bullying, vandalism, racism & horrible teachers & guidance counselor. If you are a minority please run as far away from this school as you can. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Some of the teachers are ok...administration severely limits their effectiveness...not in touch with whats goings on....poor leadership...especially at the top
only reason this school gets high marks is because its in a wealthy area Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 23, 2017

For the single year I sent my child to HMS, it was torture. The teachers were cold and robotic, showing no interest in teaching whatsoever. My child would often come home bored out of his mind due to the teachers giving them unreasonable amounts of homework and classwork. He complained about the cafeteria food daily, saying that it makes his stomach hurt. I advise any parent looking into this school to turn back and go to a better school like Northwestern Middle School. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Hopewell Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	609	125	46	64	2	n/a	n/a	28	874
2006	665	127	50	85	1	n/a	n/a	33	961
2007	692	124	58	92	1	n/a	n/a	45	1012
2008	730	153	65	80	2	n/a	n/a	46	1076
2009	760	162	57	86	2	n/a	n/a	49	1116
2010	761	179	74	87	2	0	58	0	1161
2011	755	201	75	99	1	1	53	0	1185
2012	779	220	93	122	1	1	43	0	1259
2013	782	246	121	150	1	0	49	0	1349
2014	732	243	152	167	0	0	37	0	1331
2015	773	222	159	151	0	0	33	0	1338
2016	832	225	188	157	0	0	41	0	1443
2017	858	229	195	165	1	2	43	0	1493
2018	851	222	201	171	3	2	56	0	1506
2019	774	230	189	173	3	2	56	0	1427
2020	731	211	187	178	2	1	58	0	1368
2021	649	210	195	184	1	1	50	0	1290
2022	613	174	187	170	2	3	57	0	1206
2023	595	180	204	175	2	3	63	0	1222
2024	557	156	228	186	4	3	62	0	1196

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 Hopewell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	874	64.4	13.6	9
2006	961	69.9	13.7	12.1
2007	1012	77.7	13.0	11.8
2008	1076	82.3	13.1	12.2
2009	1116	87.0	12.8	11.7
2010	1161	87.7	13.2	14.1
2011	1185	89.3	13.2	16.3
2012	1259	90.4	13.9	15.6
2013	1349	94.4	14.2	16.4
2014	1331	89.4	14.8	16.5
2015	1338	91.0	14.7	14.5
2016	1443	102.0	14.1	12.5
2017	1493	103.6	14.4	13.4
2018	1506	100.4	15.0	14.1
2019	1427	101.8	14.0	13.3
2020	1368	97.0	14.1	12.6
2021	1290	97.4	13.2	11.8
2022	1206	91.6	13.1	n/a
2023	1222	85.0	14.3	12.7
2024	1196	87.2	13.7	18.1

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 Hopewell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	874	64.4	13.6	9
2006	961	69.9	13.7	12.1
2007	1012	77.7	13.0	11.8
2008	1076	82.3	13.1	12.2
2009	1116	87.0	12.8	11.7
2010	1161	87.7	13.2	14.1
2011	1185	89.3	13.2	16.3
2012	1259	90.4	13.9	15.6
2013	1349	94.4	14.2	16.4
2014	1331	89.4	14.8	16.5
2015	1338	91.0	14.7	14.5
2016	1443	102.0	14.1	12.5
2017	1493	103.6	14.4	13.4
2018	1506	100.4	15.0	14.1
2019	1427	101.8	14.0	13.3
2020	1368	97.0	14.1	12.6
2021	1290	97.4	13.2	11.8
2022	1206	91.6	13.1	n/a
2023	1222	85.0	14.3	12.7
2024	1196	87.2	13.7	18.1

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 Hopewell Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$225 (2.4%)	$9,106 (97.5%)	$9,339
2018	$205 (2.1%)	$9,338 (97.9%)	$9,543
2019	$232 (2.4%)	$9,521 (97.6%)	$9,753

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hopewell Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 51^st of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 48^th of 577 Middle schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hopewell Middle School)	74.3	70	4.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)	57	51	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hopewell Middle School)	68.1	66.3	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)	48.9	42.6	6.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hopewell Middle School)	64.8	64.2	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)	47.9	50.8	2.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hopewell Middle School)	73.6	57.8	15.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)	48.6	42.6	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hopewell Middle School)	60.2	66.2	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)	50.5	53.9	3.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hopewell Middle School)	49.5	54.4	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)	38.5	41.5	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Hopewell Middle School)	45	52.6	7.6%
8th Grade Science (Fulton County)	36.4	31.4	5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hopewell Middle School)	65.4	50.4	15%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fulton County)	46.8	38.5	8.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Hopewell Middle School)	91.1	97.4	6.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Fulton County)	49.3	49.3
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	1427	1222	14.4%
African American	230	180	21.7%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	189	204	7.9%
Hispanic	173	175	1.2%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	774	595	23.1%
Two or More Races	56	63	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.3%	12.7%	0.6%

Schools Near Hopewell 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
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
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
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
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
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
Elkins Pointe Middle School	Public	6-8	11290 Elkins Rd	Roswell	30076	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-2892	871	70	12.3	49.3%	330 (37.9%)	113 (13.0%)	373 (42.8%)	32 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.6%)	76.8	118^th of 588 public middle schools	79.9%		75	124^th of 577 public middle schools	78.5%	6	94.2	49.0	51.7	48.3	57.4	57.4	53.8	33.2	47.7	$12,068	$601	$11,467
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
Autrey Mill Middle School	Public	6-8	4110 Old Alabama Rd	Alpharetta	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-7622	1,264	85	14.8	15.2%	518 (41.0%)	122 (9.7%)	126 (10.0%)	416 (32.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (6.3%)	96.2	24^th of 588 public middle schools	95.9%		97.9	11^th of 577 public middle schools	98.1%	13	92.2	79.3	76.5	75.5	76.2	75.9	79.9	32.7	66.9	$9,486	$176	$9,309
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
Crabapple Middle School	Public	6-8	10900 Woodstock Rd.	Roswell	30075	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4520	910	70	12.9	18.5%	618 (67.9%)	119 (13.1%)	107 (11.8%)	26 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (4.3%)	93.6	41^st of 588 public middle schools	93.0%		93.2	43^rd of 577 public middle schools	92.5%	2	72.5	68.0	67.7	67.9	55.5	67.4	72.5	48.0	66.4	$10,399	$150	$10,249

Frequently Asked Questions about Hopewell Middle School

What district is Hopewell Middle School in?

Fulton County

What is the racial makeup of Hopewell Middle School?

Students at Hopewell Middle School are 47% White, 19% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hopewell Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,196 students attended Hopewell Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Hopewell Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hopewell Middle School usually go on to attend Cambridge High School

Is Hopewell Middle School a good school?

Yes. Hopewell Middle School ranks in the top 9.2% of Georgia middle schools.

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