Serving 513 students in grades 6-8, Forest Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)23%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)22%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
5%
Black
(15-16)90%
16%
White
(15-16)5%
71%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Middle School?
513 students attend Forest Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Forest Park Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Middle School?
Forest Park Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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 Euclid City School District.
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