Serving 848 students in grades 6-8, Forest Grove Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Grove Middle School's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Grove Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Grove Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2490 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
37%
21%
White
17%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Grove Middle School's ranking?
Forest Grove Middle School is ranked #2490 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Forest Grove Middle School often compared to?
Forest Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dan Mccarty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Forest Grove Middle School?
848 students attend Forest Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Forest Grove Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Grove Middle School?
Forest Grove Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forest Grove Middle School offer ?
Forest Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Grove Middle School part of?
Forest Grove Middle School is part of St. Lucie School District.
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