Marco Forster Middle School
Marco Forster Middle School serves 1,250 students in grades 6-8.
Marco Forster Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Marco Forster Middle School's student population of 1,250 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marco Forster Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Marco Forster Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3881 out of 9659 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
25%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 3/16/2017
I love this school personally and all the teachers are extremely nice. I have made tons of new ideas and friends and I really look forward to keep going with my three years. It has tought me loads about college and high school and the challenges I will face in life. The homework is easy but the teachers and classes still make you work hard. I can't wait to continue and have fun. I recommend this school to all students and parents.
2 10/1/2016
My kids went to Marco and spent three crucial years doing nothing. They were in acc classes and still did pretty much nothing. Looking back, I would never send them to Marco again. They did not learn crucial skills they need in high school. Marco did not prepare them at all. (They were straight A students at Marco, of course) I would definitely not recommend this school if your child's academics are your priority. They will not only not gain any skills, they will also loose any skills they had prior to going to Marco. Hope this helps.
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