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Forest Park Middle School

930 Finley Dr
Forest Park, GA 30297
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 685 students in grades 6-8, Forest Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Forest Park Middle School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
685 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Forest Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2118 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forest Park Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Forest Park Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forest Park Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Park Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forest Park Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forest Park Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forest Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest Park Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Park Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Park Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Middle School's ranking?
Forest Park Middle School is ranked #2118 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Forest Park Middle School often compared to?
Forest Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Babb Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Middle School?
685 students attend Forest Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Forest Park Middle School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Middle School?
Forest Park Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Park Middle School offer ?
Forest Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Park Middle School part of?
Forest Park Middle School is part of Clayton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 685 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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