At a glance
Reported students
839
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
73.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402
Forest Grove Middle: 839 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 932
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Forest Grove Middle
Forest Grove Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Worcester. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Worcester. NCES reports 839 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (42.3%) and White (31.5%). English learners represent 16.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Forest Grove Middle
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 73.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.5%
- Hispanic42.3%
- Black15.4%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Worcester
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sullivan Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
940 reported students
Worcester East Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
731 reported students
Burncoat Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
720 reported students
Quinsigamond
Elementary · Grades PK–06
738 reported students
Nelson Place
Elementary · Grades PK–06
621 reported students
Belmont Street Community
Elementary · Grades PK–06
615 reported students
Public schools near Forest Grove Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burncoat Middle School Middle · Worcester | 07–08 | 720 | 1.3 mi |
| Worcester East Middle Middle · Worcester | 06–08 | 731 | 2.9 mi |
| Mountview Middle Middle · Wachusett | 06–08 | 773 | 3.3 mi |
| Sullivan Middle Middle · Worcester | 06–08 | 940 | 3.9 mi |
| Oak Middle School Middle · Shrewsbury | 07–08 | 914 | 4.4 mi |
| Sherwood Middle School Middle · Shrewsbury | 05–06 | 951 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Grove Middle
What grades does Forest Grove Middle serve?
Forest Grove Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Worcester.
How many students attend Forest Grove Middle?
Forest Grove Middle reported 839 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 932 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forest Grove Middle?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 839 students and 73.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Forest Grove Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Grove Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Worcester attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Forest Grove Middle in?
Forest Grove Middle is part of Worcester, based in Worcester, MA, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forest Grove Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burncoat Middle School (1.3 mi), Worcester East Middle (2.9 mi), Mountview Middle (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.