Serving 1,084 students in grades 6-8, Forest Park Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,084 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park Middle School's student population of 1,084 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 115% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,084 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Park Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 1991 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
68%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Middle School's ranking?
Forest Park Middle School is ranked #428 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Forest Park Middle School often compared to?
Forest Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greendale Middle School, Morgandale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Middle School?
1,084 students attend Forest Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Forest Park Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Middle School?
Forest Park Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Park Middle School offer ?
Forest Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park Middle School part of?
Forest Park Middle School is part of Franklin Public School District.
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