Forest Glen Middle School

6501 Turtle Run Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,115 students in grades 6-8, Forest Glen Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Glen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Forest Glen Middle School's student population of 1,115 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,115 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Forest Glen Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Glen Middle School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2036 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Glen Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Glen Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forest Glen Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
35%
37%
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Black
38%
21%
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White
19%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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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 Florida.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Glen Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Glen Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Glen Middle School's ranking?
Forest Glen Middle School is ranked #2036 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Forest Glen Middle School?
1,115 students attend Forest Glen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Forest Glen Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Glen Middle School?
Forest Glen Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Glen Middle School offer ?
Forest Glen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Glen Middle School part of?
Forest Glen Middle School is part of Broward School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Glen Middle School located?
Forest Glen Middle School is located in the Turtle Run neighborhood of Pompano Beach, FL.

School Calendar

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Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,115 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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