Forest Park Middle School

Forest Park Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Forest Park, Illinois, within Cook County. The school serves students from sixth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 184 students with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. With 18 full-time equivalent teachers on staff, the school is well-equipped to provide personalized attention to each student.

Forest Park Middle School’s MySchoolScout rating stands at 5.3 out of 10, placing it in the 48th percentile among Illinois schools. The academic score comes in at 2.7/10, indicating there is room for growth and development within the school's educational programs. In terms of proficiency levels, only 19% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while a much lower percentage—just 7%—are considered proficient or above in Math.

The school sits in a large suburban area, providing a typical middle-class neighborhood setting for its students. Forest Park Middle School is committed to fostering an environment where each student can find their path and grow both academically and personally, despite current challenges.

With an enrollment of 184 students, Forest Park Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Forest Park Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.