Is Forsyth Middle a good school?

Forsyth Middle ranks 94 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Forsyth Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Forsyth Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Forsyth Middle?

Students at Forsyth Middle are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Forsyth Middle attend?

Students who attend Forsyth Middle usually go on to attend Forsyth High

Forsyth Middle

Summary:

Forsyth Middle is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Forsyth, Missouri, part of the highly-ranked Forsyth R-III school district. With 343 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.5, Forsyth Middle consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly among its large population of low-income students.

Forsyth Middle's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. Despite having 66.18% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school ranks among the top middle schools in Missouri for the performance of its low-income students. This suggests that Forsyth Middle has implemented effective strategies to support and engage its disadvantaged students, providing valuable insights for other schools with similar demographics.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Reeds Spring Middle and Spokane Middle, Forsyth Middle stands out for its consistently higher academic performance across all subjects and grade levels. However, the school's student population is less racially diverse, with 91.25% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools. This presents an opportunity for Forsyth Middle to attract a more diverse student body and provide a richer educational experience for all students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653-0187

(417) 546-6382

District: Forsyth R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
94^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,616

Students who attend Forsyth Middle usually attend:

High:

Forsyth High

Feeder schools for Forsyth Middle:

Elementary:

Forsyth Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forsyth Middle ranks better than 79.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.21. (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 Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), two or more races (4.7%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forsyth Middle is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Forsyth Middle employs 22.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forsyth Middle is $10,616.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Forsyth Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth Middle 94^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Forsyth Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Forsyth R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Forsyth R-III 56^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forsyth Middle

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Rank History for all students at Forsyth Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	43.09	396^th	619	36.0%
2007	47.78	365^th	624	41.5%
2008	43.08	429^th	624	31.3%
2009	50.46	330^th	601	45.1%
2010	61.71	225^th	614	63.4%
2011	49.12	352^nd	625	43.7%
2012	63.00	217^th	623	65.2%
2013	51.98	319^th	649	50.8%
2014	48.93	352^nd	633	44.4%
2015	48.06	302^nd	585	48.4%
2016	57.85	178^th	435	59.1%
2017	68.35	135^th	568	76.2%
2018	72.11	102^nd	552	81.5%
2019	66.50	144^th	587	75.5%
2021	81.95	56^th	454	87.7%
2022	79.20	67^th	459	85.4%
2023	72.21	94^th	459	79.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Forsyth Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.41	93^rd	192	51.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forsyth Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	76.15	38^th	422	91.0%
2019	80.31	35^th	482	92.7%
2021	91.30	10^th	371	97.3%
2022	89.29	15^th	365	95.9%
2023	77.15	44^th	382	88.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Forsyth Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.39	102^nd	195	47.7%
2022	39.40	112^th	187	40.1%

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Rank History for White students at Forsyth Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	66.49	112^th	479	76.6%
2019	61.92	145^th	527	72.5%
2021	71.85	76^th	376	79.8%
2022	70.10	87^th	381	77.2%
2023	62.02	118^th	385	69.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Forsyth Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	319	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	324
1995	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1996	351	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1997	346	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	347
1998	340	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	341
1999	322	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	326
2000	299	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	304
2001	302	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	309
2002	314	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	320
2003	314	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	320
2004	350	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	355
2005	335	0	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	342
2006	328	0	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	338
2007	340	3	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	355
2008	311	2	1	5	5	n/a	n/a	324
2009	356	2	1	11	2	n/a	n/a	372
2010	358	4	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	371
2011	379	1	0	6	5	0	2	393
2012	387	0	1	12	6	0	1	407
2013	356	2	2	11	2	0	0	373
2014	353	0	2	10	4	0	0	369
2015	348	0	3	7	1	0	0	359
2016	333	0	2	8	2	0	3	348
2017	312	1	1	7	4	1	4	330
2018	296	3	1	8	2	2	4	316
2019	297	1	4	9	0	2	6	319
2020	307	2	3	12	4	2	9	339
2021	300	1	3	12	4	0	13	333
2022	302	2	2	13	4	2	11	336
2023	313	1	0	6	6	1	16	343

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 Forsyth Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	324	18.4	17.6	0
1995	351	22.4	15.7	n/a
1996	351	22.4	15.7	n/a
1997	347	26.1	13.3	38.3
1998	341	23.0	14.8	48.1
1999	326	21.3	15.3	49.1
2000	304	21.9	13.9	59.2
2001	309	23.9	12.9	59.5
2002	320	22.1	14.5	59.7
2003	320	22.1	14.5	59.7
2004	355	21.0	16.9	36.3
2005	342	22.1	15.5	65.2
2006	338	23.3	14.5	61.2
2007	355	22.3	15.9	61.7
2008	324	21.6	15.0	68.8
2009	372	21.8	17.0	64.8
2010	371	22.3	16.6	69.8
2011	393	20.9	18.7	73
2012	407	21.1	19.2	72.2
2013	373	22.4	16.6	71.6
2014	369	21.9	16.7	75.9
2015	359	21.0	17.0	76.9
2016	348	21.0	16.5	75.9
2017	330	21.6	15.2	72.4
2018	316	22.3	14.1	70.9
2019	319	20.6	15.4	68
2020	339	21.9	15.4	61.9
2021	333	22.1	15.0	63.1
2022	336	22.3	15.0	65.2
2023	343	22.1	15.5	66.2

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 Forsyth Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	324	18.4	17.6	0
1995	351	22.4	15.7	n/a
1996	351	22.4	15.7	n/a
1997	347	26.1	13.3	38.3
1998	341	23.0	14.8	48.1
1999	326	21.3	15.3	49.1
2000	304	21.9	13.9	59.2
2001	309	23.9	12.9	59.5
2002	320	22.1	14.5	59.7
2003	320	22.1	14.5	59.7
2004	355	21.0	16.9	36.3
2005	342	22.1	15.5	65.2
2006	338	23.3	14.5	61.2
2007	355	22.3	15.9	61.7
2008	324	21.6	15.0	68.8
2009	372	21.8	17.0	64.8
2010	371	22.3	16.6	69.8
2011	393	20.9	18.7	73
2012	407	21.1	19.2	72.2
2013	373	22.4	16.6	71.6
2014	369	21.9	16.7	75.9
2015	359	21.0	17.0	76.9
2016	348	21.0	16.5	75.9
2017	330	21.6	15.2	72.4
2018	316	22.3	14.1	70.9
2019	319	20.6	15.4	68
2020	339	21.9	15.4	61.9
2021	333	22.1	15.0	63.1
2022	336	22.3	15.0	65.2
2023	343	22.1	15.5	66.2

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 Forsyth Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$203 (2.2%)	$9,196 (97.8%)	$9,400
2020	$306 (3.3%)	$9,056 (96.7%)	$9,363
2021	$820 (8.5%)	$8,837 (91.5%)	$9,656
2022	$1,980 (18.7%)	$8,635 (81.3%)	$10,616

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forsyth 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 144^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 94^th of 459 Middle schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth Middle)	39.5	44.5	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth R-III)	39.5	44.5	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Forsyth Middle)	54.7	54.3	0.4%
5th Grade Science (Forsyth R-III)	54.7	54.3	0.4%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth Middle)	54.6	54.3	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth R-III)	54.6	54.3	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth Middle)	57.9	51.3	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth R-III)	57.9	51.3	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth Middle)	65.8	43.1	22.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth R-III)	65.8	43.1	22.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth Middle)	26.2	43.5	17.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth R-III)	26.2	43.5	17.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth Middle)	39.3	39.1	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth R-III)	39.3	39.1	0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth Middle)	61.4	45.9	15.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth R-III)	61.4	45.9	15.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Forsyth Middle)	55.1	46.9	8.2%
8th Grade Science (Forsyth R-III)	55.1	46.9	8.2%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth Middle)	50	44.9	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth R-III)	50	44.9	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	319	343	7.5%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	6
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	9	6	33.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	297	313	5.4%
Two or More Races	6	16	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68%	66.2%	1.8%

Schools Near Forsyth Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)					MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)					MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forsyth Middle	Public	5-8	178 Panther St	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 546-6382	343	22	15.5	66.2%	313 (91.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.7%)	72.2	94^th of 459 public middle schools	79.5%		79.2	67^th of 459 public middle schools	85.4%	27		44.5	51.3	43.5	45.9	54.3	46.9		54.3	43.1	39.1	44.9		$10,616	$1,980	$8,635
Kirbyville Middle	Public	4-8	6225 State Hwy 76 E	Kirbyville	65679	Taney County	Kirbyville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 348-0444	107	13	8.0	67.3%	85 (79.4%)	3 (2.8%)	10 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)	25.9	351^st of 459 public middle schools	23.5%		43.8	268^th of 459 public middle schools	41.6%	83	66.7				19.1	58.4				15.3	25.8			$11,644	$2,844	$8,800
Branson Junior High	Public	7-8	263 Buccaneer Blvd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 334-3087	724	47	15.3	50.6%	520 (71.8%)	23 (3.2%)	133 (18.4%)	12 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.3%)	60.2	165^th of 459 public middle schools	64.1%		62.7	155^th of 459 public middle schools	66.2%	10				52.0	26.5		35.3				37.8	43.1	98.6	$9,425	$766	$8,659
Buchanan Intermediate	Public	4-6	766 Buchanan Rd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 332-3201	473	33	14.2	55.2%	393 (83.1%)	9 (1.9%)	53 (11.2%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)	57.3	59.5	61.7			47.1		57.4	56.9	50.1				$10,143	$521	$9,622
Hollister Middle	Public	6-8	1798 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 243-4035	291	25	11.7	66.7%	229 (78.7%)	3 (1.0%)	38 (13.1%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	52.7	214^th of 459 public middle schools	53.4%		49.6	230^th of 459 public middle schools	49.9%	16			29.7	41.1	29.9		35.1			28.5	39.1	44.8		$12,258	$1,541	$10,718
Cedar Ridge Intermediate	Public	4-6	308 Cedar Ridge Drive	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-5137	498	36	13.7	60.6%	322 (64.7%)	19 (3.8%)	104 (20.9%)	17 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.4%)								(n/a)	49.7	54.4	50.8			50.3		49.4	53.4	44.1				$9,940	$479	$9,461
Reeds Spring Middle	Public	7-8	345 Morrill Lane	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 272-8245	286	23	12.7	56.3%	263 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	45.8	253^rd of 459 public middle schools	44.9%		64.4	138^th of 459 public middle schools	69.9%	115				31.2	31.3		35.0				26.6	39.5		$12,481	$405	$12,076
Reeds Spring Intermediate	Public	5-6	175 Elementary Rd	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 272-8250	253	20	12.6	59.7%	228 (90.1%)	5 (2.0%)	8 (3.2%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)								(n/a)		32.7	50.7			40.4			41.0	29.2				$10,360	$490	$9,870
Spokane Middle	Public	6-8	1130 Spokane Rd	Spokane	65754	Christian County	Spokane R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 443-3506	147	12	12.4	44.2%	138 (93.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	55.4	199^th of 459 public middle schools	56.6%		45.7	257^th of 459 public middle schools	44.0%	58			69.8		11.1		36.0			37.7	29.7			$9,555	$2,290	$7,265

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