Serving 844 students in grades 7-8, Forest Lake Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Lake Area Middle School's student population of 844 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Lake Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lake Area Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1180 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Lake Area Middle School's ranking?
Forest Lake Area Middle School is ranked #1180 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Forest Lake Area Middle School?
844 students attend Forest Lake Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Forest Lake Area Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Lake Area Middle School?
Forest Lake Area Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Lake Area Middle School offer ?
Forest Lake Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Forest Lake Area Middle School part of?
Forest Lake Area Middle School is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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