Forest City Middle School

Forest City Comm School District
216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
330 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
330
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    268 (81.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    36 (10.9 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    7 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Forest City Comm School District
Phone: (641)585-4772
Website: http://www.forestcity.k12.ia.us/Pages/FCMS/home page w%2Fgraphics/webpage.htm
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 82
Grade 7 78
Grade 8 93
Gender Ratio