What grades does DeSana Middle School serve?

DeSana Middle School operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Alpharetta area.

Where is DeSana Middle School located?

DeSana Middle School is a urban school in Alpharetta, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at DeSana Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at DeSana Middle School is 17.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Alpharetta, GA?

Schools in Alpharetta include DeSana Middle School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Alpharetta area.

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DeSana Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Alpharetta, Georgia|Forsyth County

Alpharetta, GA 30004

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

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Sep

Mon

Fall BreakBreak

Fall Break - Forsyth County Schools

Oct

Tue

Board of Education Work SessionEvent

Oct

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

1,251

Student:Teacher

17.6:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Forsyth County

Econ. Disadvantaged

24.0%

Phone

(770)667-2591

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

62%

88th percentile in GA

Math Proficiency

53%

79th percentile in GA

Chronic Absenteeism

1.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

219 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.1:1

Worse than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

927

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Social Workers

0.33000001

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,993

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,302

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,383

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 38%Local 58%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$376,108

-2.6% 1yr+33.7% 5yr

Atlanta, GA metro area

Community Need Level

Low

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

7.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.7%

Unemployment rate

7.8%

Uninsured residents

6.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

7,212

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

6,879

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,914 (28%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,520 (22%)

Autism

1,174 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

1,028 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

268 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

181 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,278

Current enrollment

Growing(+28% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 6, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Sep 28, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Forsyth County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Forsyth County Schools	Break	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Board of Education Work Session	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Professional Development Day No School - Forsyth County Schools	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Forsyth County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday Break Holiday Break - Forsyth County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Forsyth County Schools	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Student Holiday Student Holiday - Forsyth County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Professional Development Day No School - Forsyth County Schools	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Forsyth County Schools	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Forsyth County Schools	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about DeSana Middle School

DeSana Middle School has a total enrollment of 1,251 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Alpharetta, GA.