Serving 319 students in grades 5-8, Forest City Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Forest City Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest City Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Forest City Middle School is ranked #194 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Forest City Middle School?
319 students attend Forest City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Forest City Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest City Middle School?
Forest City Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest City Middle School offer ?
Forest City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest City Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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