Serving 474 students in grades 6-8, Forest Park Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Park Magnet School serves the northeast part of Longview, TX, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Park Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Forest Park Magnet School's student population of 474 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Forest Park Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Magnet School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4249 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
52%
54%
Black
35%
13%
White
8%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Magnet School's ranking?
Forest Park Magnet School is ranked #4249 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Magnet School?
474 students attend Forest Park Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Forest Park Magnet School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park Magnet School?
Forest Park Magnet School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Park Magnet School offer ?
Forest Park Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Park Magnet School part of?
Forest Park Magnet School is part of Longview Independent School District.
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