Otwell Middle School in Cumming, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Otwell Middle School is a suburban public school in Cumming, Georgia that is part of Forsyth County School District. It serves 1,062 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

1,062 Students

89 Teachers

605 Tribble Gap Rd

Cumming, GA 30040 View local requests

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

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Otwell Middle School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

56%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Otwell Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 13, 2026

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