Is Forestview Middle a good school?

Forestview Middle ranks 123 rd of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Forestview Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,790 students attended Forestview Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Forestview Middle?

Students at Forestview Middle are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Forestview Middle attend?

Students who attend Forestview Middle usually go on to attend Brainerd Senior High

Forestview Middle School in Baxter MN

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Forestview Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Forestview Middle 123^rd of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Forestview Middle in the ranking list.)

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Brainerd Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brainerd Public School District 157^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Forestview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	64.42	149^th	406	63.3%
2007	76.45	66^th	403	83.6%
2008	74.18	81^st	409	80.2%
2009	68.65	64^th	230	72.2%
2010	69.73	118^th	454	74.0%
2011	71.77	106^th	478	77.8%
2012	72.98	105^th	469	77.6%
2013	74.40	100^th	488	79.5%
2014	75.05	97^th	490	80.2%
2015	73.41	111^th	516	78.5%
2016	74.05	108^th	508	78.7%
2017	75.41	106^th	523	79.7%
2018	78.33	80^th	518	84.6%
2019	78.49	78^th	533	85.4%
2021	76.58	93^rd	521	82.1%
2022	73.52	106^th	520	79.6%
2023	71.63	116^th	529	78.1%
2024	72.67	123^rd	545	77.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Forestview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	67.71	31^st	114	72.8%
2019	52.54	59^th	120	50.8%
2021	31.90	73^rd	97	24.7%
2022	65.54	36^th	131	72.5%
2023	53.16	46^th	107	57.0%
2024	71.13	27^th	116	76.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Forestview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	58.91	94^th	253	62.8%
2019	65.76	72^nd	282	74.5%
2021	59.55	80^th	260	69.2%
2022	56.60	103^rd	288	64.2%
2023	53.33	122^nd	298	59.1%
2024	37.12	199^th	307	35.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forestview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	74.41	71^st	401	82.3%
2019	76.71	60^th	415	85.5%
2021	72.39	57^th	399	85.7%
2022	73.25	57^th	404	85.9%
2023	65.00	116^th	459	74.7%
2024	70.74	99^th	473	79.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Forestview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.57	81^st	436	81.4%
2019	77.09	78^th	439	82.2%
2021	72.95	81^st	443	81.7%
2022	70.59	102^nd	467	78.2%
2023	69.99	107^th	455	76.5%
2024	69.48	117^th	474	75.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Forestview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	76.85	72^nd	438	83.6%
2019	74.10	102^nd	454	77.5%
2021	74.13	90^th	437	79.4%
2022	71.33	107^th	476	77.5%
2023	67.55	120^th	464	74.1%
2024	69.72	118^th	479	75.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Forestview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.25	53^rd	164	67.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forestview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.49	9^th	156	94.2%
2022	97.80	3^rd	188	98.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Forestview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.14	11^th	49	77.6%
2024	55.28	19^th	55	65.5%

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Rank History for White students at Forestview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	66.14	130^th	428	69.6%
2019	65.79	129^th	428	69.9%
2021	64.20	124^th	422	70.6%
2022	58.87	153^rd	438	65.1%
2023	56.10	177^th	436	59.4%
2024	57.04	168^th	440	61.8%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Forestview Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	1998	18	14	9	37	n/a	n/a	2076
2007	1990	15	13	12	34	n/a	n/a	2064
2008	1955	18	8	12	27	n/a	n/a	2020
2009	1853	19	10	14	31	n/a	n/a	1927
2010	1847	25	16	21	38	n/a	n/a	1947
2011	1770	30	18	21	20	0	32	1891
2012	1770	31	20	21	22	0	32	1896
2013	1784	30	20	25	21	0	34	1914
2014	1791	34	18	19	26	0	35	1923
2015	1818	32	19	24	25	1	37	1956
2016	1860	37	16	24	26	2	39	2004
2017	1860	35	15	23	38	1	44	2016
2018	1836	29	13	29	34	2	54	1997
2019	1852	24	10	35	34	1	77	2033
2020	1840	21	9	43	31	0	80	2024
2021	1719	20	9	39	33	0	75	1895
2022	1651	18	8	41	29	0	95	1842
2023	1612	18	7	41	28	0	84	1790

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 Forestview Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	2076	121.2	17.1	36.7
2007	2064	114.2	18.1	39.3
2008	2020	116.1	17.4	38.1
2009	1927	98.6	19.5	40.5
2010	1947	96.3	20.2	43.8
2011	1891	97.9	19.3	43
2012	1896	98.9	19.1	43.1
2013	1914	99.4	19.2	41.2
2014	1923	99.9	19.2	40.4
2015	1956	102.0	19.1	38.7
2016	2004	105.0	19.0	38.6
2017	2016	106.6	18.9	38.6
2018	1997	105.8	18.8	37.8
2019	2033	104.0	19.5	38.3
2020	2024	105.7	19.1	38.9
2021	1895	106.8	17.7	36.7
2022	1842	109.3	16.8	31.3
2023	1790	106.2	16.8	44.6

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 Forestview Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	2076	121.2	17.1	36.7
2007	2064	114.2	18.1	39.3
2008	2020	116.1	17.4	38.1
2009	1927	98.6	19.5	40.5
2010	1947	96.3	20.2	43.8
2011	1891	97.9	19.3	43
2012	1896	98.9	19.1	43.1
2013	1914	99.4	19.2	41.2
2014	1923	99.9	19.2	40.4
2015	1956	102.0	19.1	38.7
2016	2004	105.0	19.0	38.6
2017	2016	106.6	18.9	38.6
2018	1997	105.8	18.8	37.8
2019	2033	104.0	19.5	38.3
2020	2024	105.7	19.1	38.9
2021	1895	106.8	17.7	36.7
2022	1842	109.3	16.8	31.3
2023	1790	106.2	16.8	44.6

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 Forestview Middle

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,199

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forestview Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 116^th of 529 Middle schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Forestview Middle)	64.2	45.4	18.8%
5th Grade Math (Brainerd Public School District)	64.2	45.4	18.8%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Forestview Middle)	75.2	68.2	6.9%
5th Grade Reading (Brainerd Public School District)	75.2	68.2	6.9%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Forestview Middle)	74.9	66.7	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Brainerd Public School District)	74.9	66.7	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Forestview Middle)	61.8	39.8	22%
6th Grade Math (Brainerd Public School District)	61.5	39.7	21.8%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Forestview Middle)	73.2	56.6	16.6%
6th Grade Reading (Brainerd Public School District)	73.1	56.5	16.6%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%
7th Grade Math (Forestview Middle)	52.6	42.2	10.5%
7th Grade Math (Brainerd Public School District)	52.4	42	10.4%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Forestview Middle)	65.1	49.1	16%
7th Grade Reading (Brainerd Public School District)	65.2	49.1	16.1%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Forestview Middle)	71.8	51.5	20.4%
8th Grade Math (Brainerd Public School District)	70.7	50.1	20.6%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Forestview Middle)	67	51.9	15.1%
8th Grade Reading (Brainerd Public School District)	67.1	51	16.2%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Forestview Middle)	51.9	33.2	18.8%
8th Grade Science (Brainerd Public School District)	51.4	32.1	19.3%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2033	1790	12%
African American	24	18	25%
American Indian	34	28	17.6%
Asian	10	7	30%
Hispanic	35	41	17.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1852	1612	13%
Two or More Races	77	84	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	44.6%	6.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Forestview Middle	Public	5-8	12149 Knollwood Dr	Baxter	56425	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-6000	1,790	106	16.8	44.6%	1,612 (90.1%)	18 (1.0%)	41 (2.3%)	7 (0.4%)	28 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (4.7%)	72.7	123^rd of 545 public middle schools	77.4%		71.6	116^th of 529 public middle schools	78.1%	7	42.7	40.1	40.4	51.2	43.7	62.5	63.6	47.2	49.2	55.5	61.1	42.9	51.7	$10,199
Middle Level Alternative Program	Public	5-8	311 10th Ave NE	Brainerd	56401	Crow Wing County	Brainerd Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 454-5400	15	2	7.4	80.0%	14 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				27.3	17.7				30.0	23.5				$2,142
Pillager Middle School	Public	5-8	323 E 2nd St S	Pillager	56473	Cass County	Pillager Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 746-3772	407	21	19.1	47.4%	377 (92.6%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	55.2	236^th of 545 public middle schools	56.7%		49.8	264^th of 529 public middle schools	50.1%	28	49.5	26.1	37.0	41.2	37.9	65.0	54.1	41.0	45.4	51.5	54.6	31.4	43.7	$8,860
Pequot Lakes Middle	Public	5-8	30805 Olson St	Pequot Lakes	56472	Crow Wing County	Pequot Lakes Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(218) 568-9357	576	32	18.0	38.5%	551 (95.7%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	68.7	148^th of 545 public middle schools	72.8%		69.1	139^th of 529 public middle schools	73.7%	9	38.4	34.7	34.1	34.9	35.5	64.4	58.4	60.0	56.9	59.9	52.1	42.1	47.0	$8,907

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