Forestview Middle School in Baxter, MN

Forestview Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-8

12149 Knollwood Dr, Baxter, MN

Brainerd Public School District

1.0

3.5

1,709 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jonathan Anderson

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
46%

Reading Proficiency
57%

B+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

57%

Math Proficiency

46%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

113

Full Time Teachers

113

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.9%

College Prep

AP Math Enrollment

Very Low

AP Science Enrollment

Very Low

Other AP Enrollment

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

634:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.6%

Male

49.4%

White

90.1%

Two or more races

4.7%

Hispanic

2.3%

Native American

1.6%

Black

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Alum

5/16/2025

This school caused irreversible trauma to me and my mental health. Do not send your child here. The diversity is practically nonexistent, and support services are a complete joke. If you're not a white, healthy, non-LGBTQ, otherwise "normal" kid, you will have a terrible time here.

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5.0 parent

6/1/2025

My family has had a great experience at Forestview. The larger size enables more sports and activities other middle schools in the region don’t have. Classes are engaging and teachers are strong and supportive.

2.0 parent

3/23/2024

While the school can overall handle the average youth, they are inept to handling IEP’s, as well as difficulty with addressing bullying. Lastly, the district communication is also lacking, in both an administrative and educator level; however there are there are a few educators that are willing to d...

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Lloyd Hoelscher

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(320) 640-1620

51 Total Sales

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$465K - $780K Price Range

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List Price Range

$260K - $813K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$407,458

Median Lot Size

19,602 Sq Ft

Average House Size

1,871 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$575,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,799 Sq Ft

11430 Legacy Ct

Welcome to an effortless resort living at Cragun’s Resort and Golf Course. This beautifully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers an inviting open-concept layout filled with natural light, highlighted by vaulted ceilings, wide-LVP flooring, and tasteful modern finishes throughout. The spacious ...

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Edina Realty, Inc.

(218) 319-3981

$1,750,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,870 Sq Ft

L7B2 Spruce Cir

Stunning to-be-built home in The North Pines Association. The main level features a large kitchen/dining great room that will make entertaining a breeze. There's also a primary suite, two additional bedrooms, full bathroom and laundry room on the main level. The lower level offers a huge family room...

William Roemer

First Impressions Home Group

(218) 353-5796

$1,270,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,280 Sq Ft

24702 White Pine Cir

Stunning new home in The North Pines Association. The main level features a large kitchen with huge center island, dining, and great room that will make entertaining a breeze. There's also the primary suite, sunroom and screened porch on the main level. The walkout lower level offers a huge family r...

William Roemer

First Impressions Home Group

(218) 587-6871

$319,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,861 Sq Ft

4617 Forest Hills Cir

Great 3 bedroom 2 bathroom walkout rambler is ready for new owners This home features a steel siding exterior, HVAC system, a huge deck, wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, new carpet in the lower level, gas hook-up for future fireplace in lower level, a fenced back yard, 4 car garage, and its ...

Sara Caron

Coldwell Banker Realty

(218) 297-7403

$319,900

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,980 Sq Ft

839 Bluff Ave

Beautiful home on Bluff Avenue in Brainerd’s north side neighborhood — and the inside is truly cozy and charming. This home features geothermal-assisted, highly efficient heating, making it extremely economical to operate year-round. It is also located just minutes from the hospital and everything B...

Michael Fish

MN Real Estate and Management LLC

(218) 414-1907

$215,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft

2230 Spruce Dr

One Level Living at its best!!! This 2 bedroom home has a attached garage with some additional storage area in the garage for your yard tools. Invite your friends over to visit while you cook dinner in your open kitchen with spacious countertops. Have your dinner in the dining room or just eat and v...

Joel Hartman

eXp Realty

(218) 332-5372

$1,175,000

8 Beds
7 Baths
4,393 Sq Ft

3600 Royal Lytham Ct

Live on the Lehman at Craguns Resort! This recently finished home is fully furnished at the Craguns Development and you can make this your full-time residence or enter it into the Craguns Rental Program. If you've thought about doing a vacation rental, we just made it an easy decision for you with o...

William Roemer

First Impressions Home Group

(218) 670-2932

$419,900

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,455 Sq Ft

503 Bluff Ave
New 2 days ago

Located in the historic Bluff Avenue neighborhood, this charming 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers character, space, and rare Mississippi River frontage on a nearly 1-acre lot. Beautifully restored hardwood floors run throughout much of the home, blending classic craftsmanship with numerous recent updat...

Jeff Torfin Positive Realty

$639,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,304 Sq Ft

6740 Saint Mathias Rd

Welcome to your private retreat on 20+ acres. This home offers over 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Step inside to feel the charm of tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings, ceramic tiled floors, and classic 6-panel doors. Rich hardwood floors add warmth.The layout flows with ea...

Jamie Magness Keller Williams Realty Professionals

$547,705

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,780 Sq Ft

3828 Sanctuary Way

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$434,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,504 Sq Ft

L4 B2 Oakwood Dr
New 16 days ago

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$479,900

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,659 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$1,125 - $2,010 per month

Lofts on Novotny Apartment Homes
Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
606+ Sq Ft

7180 Novotny Rd
Baxter, MN

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$1,540 - $2,075 per month

Pinehurst Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
763+ Sq Ft

7911 Hinckley Rd
Baxter, MN

Pinehurst Apartments are brand new, class A apartments for rent in Baxter, Minnesota! We offer private heated attached garages, large kitchens with islands, central air conditioning and heat, luxury plank flooring, walk-in closets, in-home laundry, and a private balcony or patio!

$1,399 per month

Marsh Run Townhomes
2 Beds
2 Baths
964 Sq Ft

623 SE 28th St
Brainerd, MN

Special: $500 deposit, $500 rent credit, and $100 monthly rental decrease for the length of your lease term on remodeled units only until 12/31/2025.Newly updated units with new cabinets, countertops and appliances, window treatments and flooring.

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2 - 3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,104+ Sq Ft

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Timberline Heights
Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
526+ Sq Ft

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Baxter, MN

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1 Bath
809+ Sq Ft

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Berrywood Apartments
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600+ Sq Ft

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Oakcrest Manor Apartments
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1 Bath
624 Sq Ft

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Bonneywoode Arms Apartments
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Pine Grove Estates
1 - 3 Beds
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702+ Sq Ft

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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft

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Unit Lower
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Condo for Rent
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1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft

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Minnesota Crow Wing County Baxter 56425

Forestview Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Baxter, MN, in the Baxter neighborhood, and is served by the Brainerd Public School District in Minnesota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,709 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Forestview Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $407,458. Learn more about what Baxter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forestview Middle School.

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