Serving 822 students in grades 6-8, Park Forest Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Forest MS serves the northwest part of the State College, PA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 55 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Forest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Park Forest Middle School's student population of 822 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
822 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Park Forest Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Forest Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
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)14.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Forest Middle School's ranking?
Park Forest Middle School is ranked #436 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Park Forest Middle School often compared to?
Park Forest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Nittany Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Park Forest Middle School?
822 students attend Park Forest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Park Forest Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Forest Middle School?
Park Forest Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Forest Middle School offer ?
Park Forest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Forest Middle School part of?
Park Forest Middle School is part of State College Area School District.
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