Park Forest Middle School

Park Forest Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
2180 School Dr,  State College, PA
State College Area School District
3.5
4.0
815 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
62
Full Time Teachers
62
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
30.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
46.2%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
266:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
79.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.2%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#17 Best Public MS Teachers in Pennsylvania
#32 Best Public MS in Pennsylvania
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 12 Reviews
3.0
10/15/2024
The school is kind of rotting, we have "bucket season" (iykyk), some teachers are pretty rude, but there are some really amazing teachers there.
1.0 Middle School Student
5/6/2020
This school doesn't even deserve 1 Star, it deserves nothing, this school is terrible, kids are fake and toxic, so does most of the teachers. This isn't even a school it's literally jail, last year I was in basic math and my home room teacher treats me badly bc of this. Just stay away from this school you will thank me for it. Also be careful of all the teachers and students that goes to park forest. (fun fact a kid got in trouble last year bc she peed on the play ground during recess)
5.0 NicheUser
12/29/2015
School Administration did the best they could to keep all of the students safe. The only rule that wasn't enforced too often was the dress code. The only time they enforce the dress code was when there was something offensive on a person's shirt.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/30/2021
Facilities are atrocious!!!!! Would never want anyone to come to this school. The teachers are so wonderous, but the inside feels like the esophagus of a rat.
5.0 parent
2/5/2018
Our children have had a wonderful experience during their middle years. The teachers are very upbeat. We've been impressed with the faculty role models for our children during the middle school years. Because the school is organized into teams, teachers really get to know the students well.
3.0 parent
3/22/2016
Park Forest Middle School is such a disappointment given that it is rated a 9 at greatschools.org. At best, this school is average. Even in 8th grade, the teachers expect very little in terms of analysis and synthesis of information. There is limited writing in all of the classes and teacher expecta...
5.0 parent
3/19/2015
This is such a great school. My son completely changed upon starting middle school here. Elementary school was a struggle with lack of motivation and trouble learning/retaining content. Though he has always been a kind and responsible person, something about starting here fresh has brought about suc...

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