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#1504 of 1,992 schools in MN
Forest Lake Area Middle School
Middle School · Forest Lake Public School District · Forest Lake, MN
A middle school in Forest Lake, MN where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21395 GOODVIEW AVE N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Lake Area Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Lake Area Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,596/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Lake), 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
$95,993
Median home value
$385,800
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakes Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Forest Lake Public School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,282NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Lake Area Middle School is listed in FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Lake Area Middle School
Forest Lake Area Middle School is a public middle school in Forest Lake, MN, part of Forest Lake Public School District, serving approximately 844 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,504 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Lake Area Middle School
What grades does Forest Lake Area Middle School serve?
Forest Lake Area Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Forest Lake Area Middle School?
Forest Lake Area Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake Area Middle School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Lake Area Middle School rank in MN?
Forest Lake Area Middle School ranks #1,504 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Forest Lake Area Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Lake Area Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Lake Area Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Lake Area Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Lake Area Middle School a charter school?
No, Forest Lake Area Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Lake Area Middle School a Title I school?
No, Forest Lake Area Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Lake Area Middle School?
25.9% of students at Forest Lake Area 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 844
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (651) 982-3000
- Area population (ZIP 55025)
- 25,759
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 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.
- 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 55025; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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