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Forest Grove Middle School

495 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 897 students in grades 7-8, Forest Grove 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 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Forest Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Forest Grove Middle School's student population of 897 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
897 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Forest Grove 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 Grove Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1199 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forest Grove Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forest Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
35%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Grove Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forest Grove Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forest Grove Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Grove Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Grove Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Grove Middle School's ranking?
Forest Grove Middle School is ranked #1199 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Forest Grove Middle School often compared to?
Forest Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School, Flagg Street by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Forest Grove Middle School?
897 students attend Forest Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Forest Grove Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Grove Middle School?
Forest Grove Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Forest Grove Middle School offer ?
Forest Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Grove Middle School part of?
Forest Grove Middle School is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Grove Middle School located?
Forest Grove Middle School is located in the Forest Grove neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Forest Grove.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 897 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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