Serving 480 students in grades 6-8, Forest Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Forest Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Forest Park Middle School's student population of 480 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
Forest Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Middle School is 0.53, 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
#1504 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
65%
23%
Black
22%
10%
White
5%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Forest Park Middle School is ranked #1504 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Middle School?
480 students attend Forest Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Forest Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 11:1, which is lower 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.
In what neighborhood is Forest Park Middle School located?
Forest Park Middle School is located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 7 other public schools located in Forest Park.
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