Forestview Middle School
Forestview Middle School serves 1,997 students in grades 5-9.
Forestview Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Forestview Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Forestview Middle School's student population of 1,997 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-9 |
| Total Students | 1,997 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 106 teachers |
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School Comparison
Forestview Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Forestview Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #386 out of 1793 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 60% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 92% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brainerd Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Forestview Middle School is Brainerd Senior High School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lincoln Education Center (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Baxter Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Baxter Baxter Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-4 | 502 students10
1.1 miles
5546 Fairview Rd
Baxter, MN 56425
(218) 454-6400 1.1 PK-4 502 - Brainerd Discovery Woods Charter School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 96 students10
3.5 miles
604 N 7th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-8200 3.5 K-6 96 - Brainerd Riverside Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 583 students10
3.7 miles
220 3rd St Nw
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6800 3.7 K-4 583 - Brainerd Brainerd Senior High School Math: 56% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,855 student10
4.0 miles
702 S 5th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6200 4 9-12 1,855 - Brainerd Lincoln Education Center Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-12 | 62 students10
4.1 miles
604 S 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 454-6600 4.1 3-12 62
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