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Forest Park Middle School
Middle School · Forest Park Sd 91 · Forest Park, IL
A Forest Park Sd 91 middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
925 Beloit Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Park Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Park Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,262/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,323
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 981 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 791 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 5–8 | 1.6 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Percy Julian Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 902 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Forest Park Sd 91
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $32,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Park Middle School is listed in Forest Park SD 91; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Park Middle School
Forest Park Middle School is a public middle school in Forest Park, IL, part of Forest Park Sd 91, serving approximately 184 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,912 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Park Middle School
What grades does Forest Park Middle School serve?
Forest Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Forest Park Middle School?
Forest Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Middle School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Park Middle School rank in IL?
Forest Park Middle School ranks #2,912 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Forest Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Park Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Park Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Park Middle School a charter school?
No, Forest Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Park Middle School a Title I school?
No, Forest Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Park Middle School?
48.4% of students at Forest Park 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (708) 366-5742
- Area population (ZIP 60130)
- 14,000
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 60130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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