Is Forest Grove Middle School a good school?

Forest Grove Middle School ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Florida middle schools.

How many students attend Forest Grove Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 871 students attended Forest Grove Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Forest Grove Middle School?

Students at Forest Grove Middle School are 40% African American, 39% Hispanic, 16% White, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Forest Grove Middle School attend?

Students who attend Forest Grove Middle School usually go on to attend Fort Pierce Central High School

Forest Grove Middle School

Summary:

Forest Grove Middle School is a public middle school located in Fort Pierce, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 871 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 39.61% African American, 39.27% Hispanic, and 15.84% White students.

Despite consistently outperforming the St. Lucie School District and the state of Florida in several key test score metrics, such as 86% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1 and 100% proficiency in EOC/Geometry, Forest Grove Middle School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 59.5% compared to nearby schools like Southport Middle School (39.0%) and Southern Oaks Middle School (40.4%). Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 79.22%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

While Forest Grove Middle School's strong performance in certain academic areas is noteworthy, the school's consistently low statewide ranking, despite these achievements, suggests that it may be facing unique challenges that are not reflected in the test scores alone. Further investigation into the school's resources, support systems, and community engagement could provide valuable insights into addressing the underlying factors influencing student outcomes, such as the high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3201 S 25th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34981

(772) 468-5885

District: St. Lucie

SchoolDigger Rank:
921^st of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,142

Students who attend Forest Grove Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fort Pierce Central High School

Feeder schools for Forest Grove Middle School:

Elementary:	Chester A. Moore Elementary School
	Lakewood Park Elementary School
	Lawnwood Elementary School
	St. Lucie Elementary School
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	Weatherbee Elementary School
	White City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 871

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.6%

Hispanic:

39.3%

White:

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forest Grove Middle School ranks worse than 77% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the St. Lucie School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.65. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Forest Grove Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.6%), Hispanic (39.3%), White (15.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Grove Middle School is 20.7. 2 middle schools in the St. Lucie School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Forest Grove Middle School employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Grove Middle School is $11,142. 2 middle schools in the St. Lucie School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Forest Grove Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Grove Middle School 921^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Forest Grove Middle School in the ranking list.)

St. Lucie:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Lucie 47^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forest Grove Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	25.25	469^th	593	20.9%
2005	26.61	479^th	602	20.4%
2006	31.15	487^th	675	27.9%
2007	24.52	577^th	736	21.6%
2008	27.95	567^th	740	23.4%
2009	34.33	552^nd	780	29.2%
2010	44.23	518^th	839	38.3%
2011	45.66	535^th	891	40.0%
2012	42.62	535^th	897	40.4%
2013	33.25	659^th	956	31.1%
2014	33.37	669^th	999	33.0%
2016	29.76	700^th	997	29.8%
2017	25.61	782^nd	1031	24.2%
2018	29.52	745^th	1035	28.0%
2019	29.44	811^th	1099	26.2%
2021	29.57	808^th	1136	28.9%
2022	31.54	790^th	1148	31.2%
2023	22.49	949^th	1177	19.4%
2024	25.65	921^st	1196	23.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.9)

86%

14%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, March 7, 2020

MOA program was very educational and interesting. Our child learned a lot in this program. Lots of cool field trips. Marine biology is very important to learn in Florida. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, March 7, 2020

My personal experience at Forest Grove was a very memorable and I would highly recommend the school. I was apart of the MOA program which I felt was a GREAT experience as far as learning and enhancing creativity. I felt like the program was able to open my eyes to other career options and was very motivational. The teachers at Forest Grove really care about the children’s learning and progress and we’re very involved. I really have no complaints about the school and hope they continue to inspire their students as they did for me. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 6, 2020

My son attended Forest Grove as part of the MOA Prep program. As a result, my son was surrounded by the best and brightest students in the county. The quality of instruction from the staff was excellent and challenging and the administration did a great job of inspiring learning while maintaining discipline and a safe environment. My son graduated at the top of his class and I credit his time at Forest Grove for setting the stage for excelling in a competitive environment where expectations are high and competition to be the best, not average, is the norm. The best middle school in the county. Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, February 28, 2020

I know this school is good for the children of Fort Pierce. The progress of this school during the past year is amazing. All the kids I mentor really enjoy coming to school. The parents of the kids I mentor state their kids come home and talk about what he is being taught. The kids say they feel the faculty supports and care for them. The teaching staff are very good at nurturing and developing the children's academic skills as well as social interaction and productive play. I personally love this school, keep it up, good teachers - you guys are so welcoming. There are kids who’ve had some ups and downs during the past year, but the Principal and his staff are working feverishly to improve the students’ performance. They faculty always tries to resolve your issues once they are informed. I’m very grateful for the rich learning environment at Forest Grove. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 28, 2020

I have two daughters, one in 8th and one in 6th, who attend the Marine Oceanographic Preparatory Academy (MOA Prep) at Forest Grove Middle School. We turned down seats to other wait listed schools in the area to attend MOA Prep and could not be more pleased. My husband and I are extremely happy with the challenging coursework provided to our children through the MOA Prep Program, and love the small and engaging learning environment that they are a part of at Forest Grove. From the cheerful greetings of Mrs. Ingram in the front office, to the support of administration in curricular and extracurricular activities, to the arts and after school clubs like underwater robotics and environmental club, to the high level of academic coursework and caring staff, we happily give Forest Grove Middle 5 stars! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Forest Grove Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	432	357	3	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	833
1993	575	433	3	57	2	n/a	n/a	0	1070
1994	578	444	8	76	3	n/a	n/a	0	1109
1995	517	447	8	142	8	n/a	n/a	0	1122
1996	517	447	8	142	8	n/a	n/a	0	1122
1997	542	522	4	158	7	n/a	n/a	0	1233
1998	542	515	12	158	4	n/a	n/a	0	1231
1999	545	492	12	159	4	n/a	n/a	0	1212
2000	515	496	11	156	2	n/a	n/a	0	1180
2001	500	460	14	175	4	n/a	n/a	0	1153
2002	498	480	8	236	2	n/a	n/a	0	1224
2003	498	480	8	236	2	n/a	n/a	0	1224
2004	491	536	5	256	4	n/a	n/a	0	1292
2005	468	524	16	295	4	n/a	n/a	0	1307
2006	433	474	9	288	1	n/a	n/a	0	1205
2007	280	437	7	235	0	n/a	n/a	24	983
2008	179	328	4	193	0	n/a	n/a	17	721
2009	237	314	7	183	2	n/a	n/a	24	767
2010	199	259	5	158	0	n/a	n/a	20	641
2011	243	290	5	170	1	1	15	0	725
2012	224	267	8	218	1	2	15	0	735
2013	259	328	8	287	3	1	18	0	904
2014	227	326	9	297	1	1	20	0	881
2015	180	339	9	311	2	1	21	0	863
2016	168	317	12	282	4	0	17	0	800
2017	184	313	10	296	5	1	23	0	832
2018	168	313	9	313	7	1	25	0	836
2019	170	294	10	364	6	1	25	0	870
2020	151	315	13	376	1	0	25	0	881
2021	128	330	10	395	0	0	21	0	884
2022	141	314	10	355	2	0	26	0	848
2023	138	345	8	342	1	0	37	0	871

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forest Grove Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	833	38.0	21.9	53.8
1993	1070	53.0	20.2	26.7
1994	1109	48.0	23.1	56.7
1995	1122	56.0	20.0	18.3
1996	1122	56.0	20.0	18.3
1997	1233	62.0	19.9	63.6
1998	1231	62.0	19.9	64.7
1999	1212	65.0	18.6	74.5
2000	1180	63.0	18.7	73
2001	1153	63.0	18.3	73
2002	1224	68.0	18.0	74.5
2003	1224	68.0	18.0	74.5
2004	1292	69.0	18.7	78.3
2005	1307	75.0	17.4	78
2006	1205	71.0	17.0	72.4
2007	983	63.0	15.6	80.2
2008	721	49.0	14.7	83.1
2009	767	59.6	15.3	81.7
2010	641	44.0	14.5	80
2011	725	49.0	14.7	78.2
2012	735	48.0	15.3	75.8
2013	904	52.0	17.3	73.2
2014	881	47.0	18.7	85.9
2015	863	50.0	17.2	65.1
2016	800	49.0	16.3	78
2017	832	49.0	16.9	68.3
2018	836	52.0	16.0	73
2019	870	50.5	17.2	66.6
2020	881	50.0	17.6	58.6
2021	884	48.0	18.4	82.1
2022	848	48.0	17.6	71.8
2023	871	42.0	20.7	79.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forest Grove Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	833	38.0	21.9	53.8
1993	1070	53.0	20.2	26.7
1994	1109	48.0	23.1	56.7
1995	1122	56.0	20.0	18.3
1996	1122	56.0	20.0	18.3
1997	1233	62.0	19.9	63.6
1998	1231	62.0	19.9	64.7
1999	1212	65.0	18.6	74.5
2000	1180	63.0	18.7	73
2001	1153	63.0	18.3	73
2002	1224	68.0	18.0	74.5
2003	1224	68.0	18.0	74.5
2004	1292	69.0	18.7	78.3
2005	1307	75.0	17.4	78
2006	1205	71.0	17.0	72.4
2007	983	63.0	15.6	80.2
2008	721	49.0	14.7	83.1
2009	767	59.6	15.3	81.7
2010	641	44.0	14.5	80
2011	725	49.0	14.7	78.2
2012	735	48.0	15.3	75.8
2013	904	52.0	17.3	73.2
2014	881	47.0	18.7	85.9
2015	863	50.0	17.2	65.1
2016	800	49.0	16.3	78
2017	832	49.0	16.9	68.3
2018	836	52.0	16.0	73
2019	870	50.5	17.2	66.6
2020	881	50.0	17.6	58.6
2021	884	48.0	18.4	82.1
2022	848	48.0	17.6	71.8
2023	871	42.0	20.7	79.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Grove Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$845 (9.6%)	$7,969 (90.4%)	$8,814
2019	$832 (10.1%)	$7,441 (90.0%)	$8,272
2020	$886 (9.4%)	$8,531 (90.6%)	$9,417
2021	$1,272 (13.1%)	$8,432 (86.9%)	$9,704
2022	$1,571 (15.1%)	$8,812 (84.9%)	$10,383
2023	$2,009 (18.0%)	$9,133 (82.0%)	$11,142

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Grove Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 811^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 949^th of 1177 Middle schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove Middle School)	41	41
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	51	49	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove Middle School)	23	26	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	47	42	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove Middle School)	44	43	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	49	43	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove Middle School)	41	38	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	50	41	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Grove Middle School)	49	39	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Lucie)	54	45	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Forest Grove Middle School)	20	23	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. Lucie)	34	26	8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Forest Grove Middle School)	39	33	6%
8th Grade Science (St. Lucie)	48	41	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Forest Grove Middle School)	61	53	8%
End of Course Civics (St. Lucie)	68	61	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Forest Grove Middle School)	79	80	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Lucie)	51	49	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Forest Grove Middle School)	88	100	12%
End of Course Geometry (St. Lucie)	55	39	16%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	870	871	0.1%
African American	294	345	17.3%
American Indian	6	1	83.3%
Asian	10	8	20%
Hispanic	364	342	6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	170	138	18.8%
Two or More Races	25	37	48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.6%	79.2%	12.7%

Schools Near Forest Grove Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	3201 S 25th St	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5885	871	42	20.7	79.2%	138 (15.8%)	345 (39.6%)	342 (39.3%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.2%)	25.6	921^st of 1196 public middle schools	23.0%		22.5	949^th of 1177 public middle schools	19.4%	28	43.0	28.0	38.0	27.0	16.0	45.0	37.0	86.0	100.0	41.0	$11,142	$2,009	$9,133
Dan McCarty Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 Mississippi Ave	Fort Pierce	34950	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5700	747	38	19.6	88.4%	68 (9.1%)	410 (54.9%)	236 (31.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.7%)	19.5	1003^rd of 1196 public middle schools	16.1%		16.1	1027^th of 1177 public middle schools	12.7%	24	34.0	29.0	28.0	40.0	22.0	35.0	30.0	72.0		41.0	$12,954	$2,662	$10,292
Southern Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	5500 NE Saint James Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-5640	894	37	24.1	76.5%	274 (30.6%)	293 (32.8%)	274 (30.6%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (5.0%)	30.2	860^th of 1196 public middle schools	28.1%		23.9	926^th of 1177 public middle schools	21.3%	66	40.0	35.0	40.0	26.0	20.0	58.0	34.0	81.0	96.0	52.0	$9,750	$1,608	$8,142
Southport Middle School	Public	6-8	2420 SE Morningside Blvd	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-5900	823	42	19.5	68.5%	285 (34.6%)	187 (22.7%)	278 (33.8%)	18 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.6%)	41.5	701^st of 1196 public middle schools	41.4%		33.3	798^th of 1177 public middle schools	32.2%	97	47.0	48.0	49.0	51.0	33.0	47.0	40.0	83.0	96.0	59.0	$11,243	$1,760	$9,483
Oslo Middle School	Public	6-8	480 20th Ave SW	Vero Beach	32962	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-3980	864	47	18.3	72.5%	366 (42.4%)	201 (23.3%)	222 (25.7%)	14 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.8%)	46.3	642^nd of 1196 public middle schools	46.3%		44.5	643^rd of 1177 public middle schools	45.4%	1	54.0	42.0	42.0	57.0	42.0	54.0	48.0	74.0	89.0	66.0	$10,154	$2,403	$7,749
Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	575 SE Georgia Ave	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1685	867	45	19.2	48.6%	540 (62.3%)	84 (9.7%)	193 (22.3%)	16 (1.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.6%)	53.9	531^st of 1196 public middle schools	55.6%		55.4	491^st of 1177 public middle schools	58.3%	40	55.0	48.0	54.0	57.0	57.0	30.0	50.0	83.0	100.0	88.0	$10,567	$891	$9,677
Hidden Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	2801 SW Martin Hwy	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1655	940	53	17.7	22.9%	755 (80.3%)	14 (1.5%)	123 (13.1%)	24 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.3%)	77.6	231^st of 1196 public middle schools	80.7%		82	174^th of 1177 public middle schools	85.2%	57	68.0	63.0	69.0	67.0	78.0	48.0	64.0	96.0	98.0	89.0	$10,782	$753	$10,029
Gifford Middle School	Public	6-8	4530 28th Ct	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-3550	582	29	20.0	71.8%	212 (36.4%)	222 (38.1%)	119 (20.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.3%)	37.2	762^nd of 1196 public middle schools	36.3%		30.5	838^th of 1177 public middle schools	28.8%	76	56.0	38.0	49.0	49.0	32.0	22.0	40.0	78.0	100.0	64.0	$11,208	$2,898	$8,309

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