FOREST CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Forest City Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Forest City Comm School District school district, located in Forest City, IA with about 248 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Forest City Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Forest City Middle School, located at 216 W School St in Forest City, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for the local community. As part of the Forest City Community School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The middle school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of young adolescents, offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating extracurricular opportunities and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on student growth and character development, Forest City Middle School strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and belonging. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news, the official website provides comprehensive resources to stay connected with the school’s ongoing initiatives.

For more information, contact Forest City Middle School at (641) 585-4772 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
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FOREST CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Forest City, IA with about 248 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
248
Teachers:
22.98
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 248 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FOREST CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Black or African American
3.6%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.