Forreston Middle School serves 243 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Forreston Middle School?
243 students attend Forreston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Forreston Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forreston Middle School?
Forreston Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forreston Middle School offer ?
Forreston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forreston Middle School part of?
Forreston Middle School is part of Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221.
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