Middle Schools in Forsyth R-III

The Forsyth R-III school district in Missouri is home to a single middle school, Forsyth Middle, which serves grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 343 students. This standout middle school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks among the top 94 middle schools in the state, outperforming the state average on several key academic metrics.

Forsyth Middle's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts exceeding the state averages across multiple grade levels. For instance, the school's math proficiency rates range from 43.5% to 51.3%, compared to the state average of 30% to 43.7%. Similarly, Forsyth Middle's science proficiency rates of 54.3% for 5th grade and 46.9% for 8th grade surpass the state averages of 40.9% and 37.8%, respectively. The school's English language arts proficiency rates also outshine the state, ranging from 39.1% to 54.3% across grades 5-8.

Despite having a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 66.18%, indicating a significant portion of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, Forsyth Middle continues to deliver strong academic results. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and ensure equitable learning opportunities. While the school is already a standout performer, there may be opportunities to further enhance student outcomes, particularly in areas where proficiency rates are closer to the state average, such as 7th and 8th grade English language arts.