Excellent
#55 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 4% in state
Forest City Middle School
Middle School · Forest City Comm School District · Forest City, IA
A Forest City Comm School District middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
216 W School St, Forest City, IA 50436
- Math 80% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest City Middle School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forest City Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,600
Median home value
$164,300
Median rent
$761/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Forest City Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest City Middle School is listed in Forest City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest City Middle School
Forest City Middle School is a public middle school in Forest City, IA, part of Forest City Comm School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest City Middle School
What grades does Forest City Middle School serve?
Forest City Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Forest City Middle School?
Forest City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest City Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest City Middle School rank in IA?
Forest City Middle School ranks #55 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Forest City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest City Middle School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest City Middle School a charter school?
No, Forest City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Forest City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest City Middle School?
41.4% of students at Forest City Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (641) 585-4772
- Area population (ZIP 50436)
- 5,760
- Area average commute
- 13.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50436; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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