- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Longview, TX
Forest Park Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Park Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482811003139Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Park Magnet School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Park Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Magnet School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Forest Park Magnet School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 482811003139 · Longview, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
474 enr · 10.5:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Longview H S (2,272 students)
Forest Park Magnet School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Forest Park Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longview H S
Longview H S
2,272 students
- East Texas Mon
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
1,039 students
- Foster Middle 788
Foster Middle
788 students
- Judson Steam A 538
Judson Steam Academy
538 students
- This school 474
Forest Park Magnet School
474 students
- Johnston-Mcque 464
Johnston-Mcqueen El
464 students
What this shows Forest Park Magnet School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Park Magnet School compares
Forest Park Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,251
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
African American 35.2%
White 8.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Forest Park Magnet School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview Isd reports $13,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Park Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Texas Montessori Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judson Steam Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnston-Mcqueen El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Park Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Park Magnet School
How many students attend Forest Park Magnet School?
Forest Park Magnet School has 474 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Magnet School is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Park Magnet School?
92.1% of students at Forest Park Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Park Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Park Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Park Magnet School?
Forest Park Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Park Magnet School rank among middle schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Magnet School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview Isd?
Besides Forest Park Magnet School, Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students), East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students), and Foster Middle (788 students). See the Longview Isd district page for the complete list.