Forest Park Middle School
Forest Park Middle School serves 641 students in grades 6-8.
Forest Park Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park Middle School's student population of 641 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Park Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Forest Park Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1549 out of 1667 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
66%
22%
Black
20%
10%
White
7%
57%
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
87%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Middle School?
641 students attend Forest Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Forest Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Middle School?
Forest Park Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Forest Park Middle School offer ?
Forest Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park Middle School part of?
Forest Park Middle School is part of Springfield School District.
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