- Enrollment
- 3,178
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Pierce, FL
Forest Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120177002902
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Grove Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 21
- public schools in Fort Pierce · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Grove Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Grove Middle School ranks #11 of 21 public schools in Fort Pierce, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120177002902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Forest Grove Middle School held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120177002902 · Fort Pierce, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 20.4:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students)
Forest Grove Middle School held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Forest Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Pierce Ce
Fort Pierce Central High School
3,178 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast High School
3,124 students
- St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Centennial High
2,914 students
- Fort Pierce We
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet
1,956 students
- Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie High School
1,793 students
- This school 855
Forest Grove Middle School
855 students
What this shows Forest Grove Middle School reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Grove Middle School compares
Forest Grove Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
White 18.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Forest Grove Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Lucie reports $12,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Lucie West Centennial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Pierce Westwood Academy the W.E.S.T. Prep Magnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port St. Lucie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,124
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,914
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,956
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Grove Middle School
How many students attend Forest Grove Middle School?
Forest Grove Middle School has 855 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Pierce, FL. CCD year-over-year: 871 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Grove Middle School?
75.1% of students at Forest Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Grove Middle School is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Fort Pierce, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Grove Middle School?
Forest Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Grove Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Pierce?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Grove Middle School ranks #11 of 21 public schools in Fort Pierce, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fort Pierce on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Lucie?
Besides Forest Grove Middle School, St. Lucie also operates Fort Pierce Central High School (3,178 students), Treasure Coast High School (3,124 students), and St. Lucie West Centennial High (2,914 students). See the St. Lucie district page for the complete list.