Serving 186 students in grades 6-8, Forest Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Park Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 2.4 square miles in Forest Park, IL. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edge of the zone reaching about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park Middle School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
186 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Middle School is 0.63, 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
#2478 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Middle School's ranking?
Forest Park Middle School is ranked #2478 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Middle School?
186 students attend Forest Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Forest Park Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park Middle School?
Forest Park Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Park Middle School offer ?
Forest Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Park Middle School part of?
Forest Park Middle School is part of Forest Park SD 91 School District.
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