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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List Price Range

$263K - $944K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$406,438

Median Lot Size

19,602 Sq Ft

Average House Size

1,860 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$1,175,000

8 Beds
7 Baths
4,393 Sq Ft

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$350,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
912 Sq Ft

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(218) 392-4104

$750,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,065 Sq Ft

5810 Birchdale Rd
New 18 days ago

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(218) 476-8835

$1,750,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,870 Sq Ft

L7B2 Spruce Cir

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$1,270,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,280 Sq Ft

24702 White Pine Cir

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$375,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,792 Sq Ft

6637 Afton Rd
New 9 days ago

$340,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
540 Sq Ft

22938 Portage Pass Rd
New 16 days ago

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$325,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,394 Sq Ft

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New 19 days ago

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$299,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,980 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$1,125 - $2,010 per month

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Studio - 2 Beds
1-2 Baths
606+ Sq Ft

7180 Novotny Rd
Baxter, MN

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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!

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Colonywood
Studio

516 W College Dr
Brainerd, MN

Located just west of the Mississippi River, in beautiful Brainerd, MN, Colonywood Apartments is the perfect place to call home! Within our six properties we offer a great sense of community, competitive rental pricing, on-site laundry, controlled entrances and full-time on-site property manager and ...

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Marsh Run Townhomes
2 Beds
2 Baths
964 Sq Ft

623 SE 28th St
Brainerd, MN

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Trail Ridge
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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Berrywood Apartments
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624 Sq Ft

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Bonneywoode Arms Apartments
2 Beds
1 Bath

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Pine Grove Estates
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
702+ Sq Ft

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1,350 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,050+ 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 $406,438. Learn more about what Baxter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forestview Middle School.

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