Forest Park Middle

Summary:

Forest Park Middle is a public middle school located in Franklin, Wisconsin, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,084 students. The school is part of the Franklin Public School District, which is ranked 81 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forest Park Middle consistently performs well on the Forward Exam, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science across all grade levels. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Wisconsin middle schools over the past decade. Forest Park Middle also excels in serving diverse student populations, with its rankings for Asian, African American, Hispanic, and Multi-racial students often placing in the top quartile of Wisconsin middle schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as South Milwaukee Middle and Audubon Technology and Communication Middle, Forest Park Middle stands out as a high-performing institution. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly higher than those of the nearby schools. Additionally, Forest Park Middle's chronic absenteeism rate, while increasing in recent years, remains lower than the rates of several nearby schools, and its student population is more socioeconomically diverse than some of the surrounding schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8225 W Forest Hill Ave
       Franklin, WI  53132-9706


(414) 529-8250

District: Franklin Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 641 Wisconsin Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,855 Help


Students who attend Forest Park Middle usually attend:

High:    Franklin High

Feeder schools for Forest Park Middle:

Elementary:    Ben Franklin Elementary
    Country Dale Elementary
    Pleasant View Elementary
    Robinwood Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  1,074

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.8%
Asian:
12.8%
Hispanic:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Park Middle ranks better than 80.7% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.39. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.8%), Asian (12.8%), Hispanic (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Park Middle is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Park Middle is $11,855.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Park Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Park Middle 124th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Forest Park Middle in the ranking list.)

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Franklin Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Public School District 81st of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Park Middle

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Rank History for all students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.30 47th 324 85.5%
2005 79.25 29th 332 91.3%
2006 76.39 55th 382 85.6%
2007 77.13 50th 366 86.3%
2008 72.39 104th 519 80.0%
2009 77.23 57th 521 89.1%
2010 77.18 53rd 539 90.2%
2011 77.64 46th 549 91.6%
2012 77.94 52nd 559 90.7%
2013 84.37 36th 569 93.7%
2014 84.91 34th 585 94.2%
2015 77.77 82nd 612 86.6%
2016 82.59 58th 609 90.5%
2017 71.96 122nd 612 80.1%
2018 80.75 66th 579 88.6%
2019 81.47 62nd 594 89.6%
2021 75.82 97th 613 84.2%
2022 73.35 120th 617 80.6%
2023 75.64 112th 640 82.5%
2024 75.39 124th 641 80.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.04 8th 96 91.7%
2019 80.21 13th 101 87.1%
2021 73.98 24th 129 81.4%
2022 67.60 26th 126 79.4%
2023 79.98 17th 132 87.1%
2024 64.35 38th 131 71.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.21 49th 153 68.0%
2021 74.32 8th 138 94.2%
2022 69.00 16th 158 89.9%
2023 44.66 80th 170 52.9%
2024 49.09 67th 173 61.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.20 97th 417 76.7%
2019 78.04 34th 414 91.8%
2021 57.51 125th 437 71.4%
2022 49.63 183rd 421 56.5%
2023 56.60 137th 439 68.8%
2024 60.84 121st 425 71.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.99 247th 489 49.5%
2019 63.09 125th 487 74.3%
2021 65.64 111th 499 77.8%
2022 60.92 156th 522 70.1%
2023 63.76 133rd 525 74.7%
2024 61.89 161st 520 69.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.82 45th 551 91.8%
2019 84.02 40th 557 92.8%
2021 75.75 95th 574 83.4%
2022 72.35 117th 576 79.7%
2023 76.23 96th 579 83.4%
2024 76.95 108th 580 81.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.87 81st 551 85.3%
2019 76.76 88th 557 84.2%
2021 75.73 91st 572 84.1%
2022 73.75 106th 577 81.6%
2023 74.56 112th 591 81.0%
2024 72.14 143rd 585 75.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.63 15th 90 83.3%
2019 88.19 9th 91 90.1%
2021 84.58 16th 90 82.2%
2022 82.37 16th 95 83.2%
2023 84.17 16th 90 82.2%
2024 86.87 11th 87 87.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.77 25th 130 80.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.00 16th 204 92.2%
2019 85.34 17th 209 91.9%
2021 73.75 24th 225 89.3%
2022 70.06 44th 221 80.1%
2023 63.18 68th 229 70.3%
2024 66.39 65th 239 72.8%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.58 64th 375 82.9%
2019 73.60 65th 382 83.0%
2021 64.93 112th 393 71.5%
2022 62.64 122nd 397 69.3%
2023 65.50 114th 412 72.3%
2024 62.84 134th 407 67.1%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Forest Park Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 310 24 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 348
1989 335 25 12 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 372
1990 337 14 12 7 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1991 582 39 30 9 4 n/a n/a 0 664
1992 635 51 46 5 4 n/a n/a 0 741
1993 670 58 48 24 4 n/a n/a 0 804
1994 722 52 48 29 8 n/a n/a 0 859
1995 511 31 38 18 4 n/a n/a 0 602
1996 511 31 38 18 4 n/a n/a 0 602
1997 530 39 45 24 2 n/a n/a 0 640
1998 563 49 43 19 3 n/a n/a 0 677
1999 520 51 40 26 5 n/a n/a 0 642
2000 530 51 38 24 2 n/a n/a 0 645
2001 500 45 44 18 2 n/a n/a 0 609
2002 503 37 37 26 5 n/a n/a 0 608
2003 503 37 37 26 5 n/a n/a 0 608
2004 502 34 38 25 7 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 475 37 38 18 6 n/a n/a 0 574
2006 480 43 37 33 3 n/a n/a 0 596
2007 516 32 49 30 5 n/a n/a 0 632
2008 495 24 50 29 7 n/a n/a 0 605
2009 518 27 62 33 7 n/a n/a 0 647
2010 533 34 76 42 3 n/a n/a 0 688
2011 529 29 79 39 3 0 0 0 679
2012 547 15 77 33 3 0 0 0 675
2013 553 18 71 41 1 0 1 0 685
2014 510 20 73 60 4 0 18 0 685
2015 500 18 66 62 4 1 23 0 674
2016 523 12 66 63 2 0 21 0 687
2017 536 9 81 62 2 0 31 0 721
2018 528 13 76 67 4 0 34 0 722
2019 523 18 71 62 3 1 24 0 702
2020 801 24 122 97 7 1 47 0 1099
2021 793 22 127 101 7 0 60 0 1110
2022 760 21 118 108 5 0 66 0 1078
2023 741 21 140 118 1 0 63 0 1084
2024 728 21 137 125 1 0 62 0 1074

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forest Park Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 29.0 12.0 6.9
1989 372 29.5 12.6 7.5
1990 371 29.5 12.5 7.5
1991 664 49.3 13.4 5.4
1992 741 55.5 13.3 10
1993 804 61.9 13.0 10.1
1994 859 54.3 15.8 10.1
1995 602 42.3 14.2 9.3
1996 602 42.3 14.2 9.3
1997 640 45.6 14.0 8.8
1998 677 46.6 14.5 8.4
1999 642 45.9 14.0 10.7
2000 645 45.9 14.1 11
2001 609 42.1 14.5 10.2
2002 608 45.3 13.4 10.5
2003 608 45.3 13.4 10.5
2004 606 43.9 13.8 9.9
2005 574 41.5 13.8 n/a
2006 596 45.1 13.2 n/a
2007 632 45.4 13.9 10.1
2008 605 44.1 13.7 7.8
2009 647 42.1 15.4 8.7
2010 688 43.5 15.7 13.4
2011 679 44.5 15.2 14.1
2012 675 43.5 15.4 16.1
2013 685 43.0 15.9 16.6
2014 685 42.5 16.1 16.5
2015 674 n/a n/a 13.2
2016 687 41.0 16.7 11.5
2017 721 41.1 17.5 13.2
2018 722 41.3 17.4 9.8
2019 702 32.9 21.3 11.5
2020 1099 73.7 14.8 13.9
2021 1110 73.2 15.1 18.8
2022 1078 73.5 14.6 15.8
2023 1084 71.0 15.2 18.9
2024 1074 74.3 14.4 20.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forest Park Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 29.0 12.0 6.9
1989 372 29.5 12.6 7.5
1990 371 29.5 12.5 7.5
1991 664 49.3 13.4 5.4
1992 741 55.5 13.3 10
1993 804 61.9 13.0 10.1
1994 859 54.3 15.8 10.1
1995 602 42.3 14.2 9.3
1996 602 42.3 14.2 9.3
1997 640 45.6 14.0 8.8
1998 677 46.6 14.5 8.4
1999 642 45.9 14.0 10.7
2000 645 45.9 14.1 11
2001 609 42.1 14.5 10.2
2002 608 45.3 13.4 10.5
2003 608 45.3 13.4 10.5
2004 606 43.9 13.8 9.9
2005 574 41.5 13.8 n/a
2006 596 45.1 13.2 n/a
2007 632 45.4 13.9 10.1
2008 605 44.1 13.7 7.8
2009 647 42.1 15.4 8.7
2010 688 43.5 15.7 13.4
2011 679 44.5 15.2 14.1
2012 675 43.5 15.4 16.1
2013 685 43.0 15.9 16.6
2014 685 42.5 16.1 16.5
2015 674 n/a n/a 13.2
2016 687 41.0 16.7 11.5
2017 721 41.1 17.5 13.2
2018 722 41.3 17.4 9.8
2019 702 32.9 21.3 11.5
2020 1099 73.7 14.8 13.9
2021 1110 73.2 15.1 18.8
2022 1078 73.5 14.6 15.8
2023 1084 71.0 15.2 18.9
2024 1074 74.3 14.4 20.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Park Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $313 (2.6%) $11,590 (97.4%) $11,903
2020 $290 (2.5%) $11,163 (97.5%) $11,453
2021 $366 (3.1%) $11,489 (96.9%) $11,855

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Park Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 112th of 640 Middle schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Middle)6559.6
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Public School District)6559.6
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Middle)68.953
 15.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Public School District)68.953
 15.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Middle)53.852.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Public School District)53.852.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)37.337.8
 0.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Middle)55.540
 15.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Public School District)55.540
 15.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)36.531.8
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Forest Park Middle)5858.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Franklin Public School District)5858.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)52.159.2
 7.1%
8th Grade Science (Forest Park Middle)66.254.6
 11.6%
   8th Grade Science (Franklin Public School District)66.254.6
 11.6%
   8th Grade Science (Wisconsin)54.649.4
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students7021084
 54.4%
African American1821
 16.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian71140
 97.2%
Hispanic62118
 90.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White523741
 41.7%
Two or More Races2463
 162.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.5%18.9%
 7.4%


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Forest Park Middle ranks 124th of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Forest Park Middle usually go on to attend Franklin High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,074 students attended Forest Park Middle.

Students at Forest Park Middle are 68% White, 13% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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