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Forest Grove Middle School

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Forest Grove Middle School ranks 807 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

807^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 34% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Forest Grove Middle School in Fort Pierce, FL, serves 855 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the St. Lucie district, which ranks in the 46th percentile statewide. The school has a 2-star rating and sits in the 34th percentile of Florida middle schools, a notable improvement from recent years when it held a 1-star rating.

Forest Grove presents a striking contrast in academic performance. Its advanced math program is exceptional: 86% of students were proficient in Algebra 1 and 98% in Geometry in 2025-2026, far exceeding district and state averages. However, grade-level math tells a different story—only 27% of 6th graders and 15% of 7th graders met standards, roughly half the rate at nearby Southport Middle School (62% and 40%). English Language Arts scores are more consistent, with 52-54% proficiency across grades, though still below state averages. The school has also made a dramatic turnaround in chronic absenteeism, dropping from 59.5% in 2022-2023 to 21.4% in 2023-2024—now the lowest among its St. Lucie peers, including Southern Oaks Middle School (33.0%) and Dan McCarty Middle School (55.6%).

Compared to schools in higher-performing neighboring districts, the gap is clear. For instance, Hidden Oaks Middle School in the Martin district has 79% of 6th graders proficient in ELA and 72% in math. Interestingly, Dan McCarty, just two miles away, spends significantly more per student ($14,127 vs. $11,072) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (15.6 vs. 19.4), yet its academic performance is on par with or slightly below Forest Grove's. This suggests Forest Grove may be using its resources more effectively, even as it works to extend its advanced-track success to the broader student body.

855

Students ?

19.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,072

Per pupil spending ?

62%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3201 S 25th St
Fort Pierce, FL 34981

(772) 468-5885

District: St. Lucie

Students who attend Forest Grove Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fort Pierce Central High School

Feeder schools for Forest Grove Middle School:

Elementary:	Chester A. Moore Elementary School
	Lakewood Park Elementary School
	Lawnwood Elementary School
	St. Lucie Elementary School
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	Weatherbee Elementary School
	White City Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.6%

Hispanic:

37.0%

White:

18.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 30th percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (56% vs 61% meeting standards)

!Math scores 15 pts below the Florida average

!Near the bottom of St. Lucie's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg58%

Florida avg61%

807^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From bottom 30% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Middle Schools in the St. Lucie

38^th of 70St. Lucie among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	807 of 1216	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.1	887 of 1205	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.6	921 of 1196	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.5	949 of 1177	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.5	790 of 1148	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.6	808 of 1136	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.4	811 of 1099	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.5	745 of 1035	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	25.6	782 of 1031	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	29.8	700 of 997	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	33.4	669 of 999	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	33.3	659 of 956	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.6	535 of 897	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.7	535 of 891	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.2	518 of 839	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	34.3	552 of 780	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	27.9	567 of 740	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	24.5	577 of 736	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	31.2	487 of 675	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	26.6	479 of 602	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	25.3	469 of 593	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry98%+42 vs state

Algebra 186%+23 vs state

Civics75%~ state avg

Science53%~ state avg

English Language Arts53%-9 vs state

Math44%-15 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, March 7, 2020

MOA program was very educational and interesting. Our child learned a lot in this program. Lots of cool field trips. Marine biology is very important to learn in Florida. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, March 7, 2020

My personal experience at Forest Grove was a very memorable and I would highly recommend the school. I was apart of the MOA program which I felt was a GREAT experience as far as learning and enhancing creativity. I felt like the program was able to open my eyes to other career options and was very motivational. The teachers at Forest Grove really care about the children’s learning and progress and we’re very involved. I really have no complaints about the school and hope they continue to inspire their students as they did for me. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 6, 2020

My son attended Forest Grove as part of the MOA Prep program. As a result, my son was surrounded by the best and brightest students in the county. The quality of instruction from the staff was excellent and challenging and the administration did a great job of inspiring learning while maintaining discipline and a safe environment. My son graduated at the top of his class and I credit his time at Forest Grove for setting the stage for excelling in a competitive environment where expectations are high and competition to be the best, not average, is the norm. The best middle school in the county. Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, February 28, 2020

I know this school is good for the children of Fort Pierce. The progress of this school during the past year is amazing. All the kids I mentor really enjoy coming to school. The parents of the kids I mentor state their kids come home and talk about what he is being taught. The kids say they feel the faculty supports and care for them. The teaching staff are very good at nurturing and developing the children's academic skills as well as social interaction and productive play. I personally love this school, keep it up, good teachers - you guys are so welcoming. There are kids who’ve had some ups and downs during the past year, but the Principal and his staff are working feverishly to improve the students’ performance. They faculty always tries to resolve your issues once they are informed. I’m very grateful for the rich learning environment at Forest Grove. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 28, 2020

I have two daughters, one in 8th and one in 6th, who attend the Marine Oceanographic Preparatory Academy (MOA Prep) at Forest Grove Middle School. We turned down seats to other wait listed schools in the area to attend MOA Prep and could not be more pleased. My husband and I are extremely happy with the challenging coursework provided to our children through the MOA Prep Program, and love the small and engaging learning environment that they are a part of at Forest Grove. From the cheerful greetings of Mrs. Ingram in the front office, to the support of administration in curricular and extracurricular activities, to the arts and after school clubs like underwater robotics and environmental club, to the high level of academic coursework and caring staff, we happily give Forest Grove Middle 5 stars! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	3201 S 25th St	Fort Pierce	34981	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5885	855	44	19.4	62.0%	157 (18.4%)	347 (40.6%)	316 (37.0%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.0%)	38.2	807^th of 1216 public middle schools	33.6%		30.1	887^th of 1205 public middle schools	26.4%	80	52.0	54.0	52.0	27.0	15.0	63.0	53.0	86.0	98.0		75.0	$11,072	$1,138	$9,935
Dan McCarty Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 Mississippi Ave	Fort Pierce	34950	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 468-5700	657	42	15.6	68.2%	58 (8.8%)	365 (55.6%)	206 (31.4%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	30.1	913^th of 1216 public middle schools	24.9%		36.8	794^th of 1205 public middle schools	34.1%	119	45.0	53.0	46.0	43.0	23.0	53.0	42.0	70.0			66.0	$14,127	$1,440	$12,688
Southern Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	5500 NE Saint James Dr	Port St Lucie	34983	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 785-5640	833	43	19.3	65.7%	197 (23.6%)	299 (35.9%)	284 (34.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (5.4%)	38.5	799^th of 1216 public middle schools	34.3%		27.7	914^th of 1205 public middle schools	24.1%	115	56.0	54.0	49.0	42.0	39.0	61.0	46.0	81.0	100.0		69.0	$10,639	$896	$9,744
Southport Middle School	Public	6-8	2420 SE Morningside Blvd	Port St Lucie	34952	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 337-5900	872	45	19.3	63.9%	293 (33.6%)	221 (25.3%)	287 (32.9%)	19 (2.2%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (5.4%)	53.8	560^th of 1216 public middle schools	53.9%		52.6	555^th of 1205 public middle schools	53.9%	5	59.0	63.0	59.0	62.0	40.0	72.0	52.0	85.0	96.0		80.0	$11,243	$884	$10,359
Oslo Middle School	Public	6-8	480 20th Ave SW	Vero Beach	32962	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-3980	767	38	20.1	72.0%	297 (38.7%)	209 (27.2%)	201 (26.2%)	14 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	42 (5.5%)	57	509^th of 1216 public middle schools	58.1%		52.3	564^th of 1205 public middle schools	53.2%	55	54.0	62.0	62.0	58.0	53.0	79.0	70.0	88.0	99.0		78.0	$11,749	$1,281	$10,467
Stuart Middle School	Public	6-8	575 SE Georgia Ave	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1685	777	39	19.9	47.2%	454 (58.4%)	80 (10.3%)	179 (23.0%)	21 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	39 (5.0%)	50.4	612^th of 1216 public middle schools	49.7%		56.5	503^rd of 1205 public middle schools	58.3%	109	57.0	63.0	59.0	53.0	76.0	35.0	47.0	86.0	96.0	100.0	87.0	$11,434	$443	$10,991
Hidden Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	2801 SW Martin Hwy	Palm City	34990	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1655	920	49	18.7	23.8%	721 (78.4%)	16 (1.7%)	128 (13.9%)	26 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.9%)	77.5	219^th of 1216 public middle schools	82.0%		73.4	287^th of 1205 public middle schools	76.2%	68	79.0	76.0	75.0	72.0	90.0	24.0	63.0	85.0	100.0	96.0	91.0	$11,832	$405	$11,427
Gifford Middle School	Public	6-8	4530 28th Ct	Vero Beach	32967	Indian River County	Indian River	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 564-3550	608	32	19.0	64.6%	215 (35.4%)	223 (36.7%)	134 (22.0%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.8%)	59.1	483^rd of 1216 public middle schools	60.3%		49	607^th of 1205 public middle schools	49.6%	124	70.0	59.0	56.0	70.0	54.0	47.0	70.0	90.0	98.0	100.0	86.0	$12,949	$1,451	$11,498

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Grove Middle School

What high school do graduates of Forest Grove Middle School attend?

Students who attend Forest Grove Middle School usually go on to attend Fort Pierce Central High School

What district is Forest Grove Middle School in?

St. Lucie

What is the racial makeup of Forest Grove Middle School?

Students at Forest Grove Middle School are 41% African American, 37% Hispanic, 18% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Forest Grove Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 855 students attended Forest Grove Middle School.

Is Forest Grove Middle School a good school?

Forest Grove Middle School ranks 807^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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