Excellent
#925 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 11% in state
Forest Park Magnet School
Middle School · Longview ISD · Longview, TX
A Longview ISD charter middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 3268, Longview, TX 75606
- Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Park Magnet School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Park Magnet 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,692/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Longview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Trinity School of TexasPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| St Mary S Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 157 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Longview ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Park Magnet School is listed in LONGVIEW ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Park Magnet School
Forest Park Magnet School is a public middle school in Longview, TX, part of Longview ISD, serving approximately 465 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #925 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Park Magnet School
What grades does Forest Park Magnet School serve?
Forest Park Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Forest Park Magnet School?
Forest Park Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Magnet School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Park Magnet School rank in TX?
Forest Park Magnet School ranks #925 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Forest Park Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Park Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Park Magnet School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Forest Park Magnet School a charter school?
Yes, Forest Park Magnet School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Forest Park Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Forest Park Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Park Magnet School?
93.1% of students at Forest Park Magnet 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
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Gregg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (903) 446-2510
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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