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Park Forest Middle School

2180 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 815 students in grades 6-8, Park Forest Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Park Forest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Park Forest Middle School's student population of 815 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
815 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 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
Park Forest Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Forest Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#623 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Park Forest Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park Forest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park Forest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Park Forest Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Park Forest Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Park Forest Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park Forest Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Park Forest Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Park Forest Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Park Forest Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania 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 Park Forest Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Park Forest Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park Forest Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park Forest Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Forest Middle School's ranking?
Park Forest Middle School is ranked #623 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Park Forest Middle School often compared to?
Park Forest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Nittany Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Park Forest Middle School?
815 students attend Park Forest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Park Forest Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Forest Middle School?
Park Forest Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Forest Middle School offer ?
Park Forest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Park Forest Middle School part of?
Park Forest Middle School is part of State College Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 815 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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