FOREST MIDDLE

870 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Forest Middle School, located at 100 Ashwood Dr in Forest, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Bedford County Public Schools district. It provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. The school is situated in a suburban community and is known for focusing on the transition between elementary and high school, emphasizing both core subject mastery and the development of study habits and personal responsibility.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Forest Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore diverse interests outside the classroom. The school maintains a strong connection to the local community and is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the rigor of high school. Families looking for specific data on current test scores, faculty-to-student ratios, or specialized programs are encouraged to visit the official Bedford County Public Schools website or the Virginia Department of Education’s school quality profile.

870

Total Students

59.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	682
Hispanic	53
Black	53
Asian	28
Two or More	52
American Indian	2

White
682 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
53 (6.1 %)
Black
53 (6.1 %)
Two or More
52 (6.0 %)
Asian
28 (3.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bedford County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)525-6630
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 280

Grade 7 293

Grade 8 297