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Park Forest Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 823 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 12, 2012

I am very disappointed with this school, especially after our wonderful experience with the Park Forest Elementary school. The extracurricular activities are geared toward the older kids. My child loved learning, and I've been saddened to see his love of learning snuffed out by the lack of caring and the overwhelmed teachers here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 11, 2007

my son attended this school for 6th through 8th grades. A few teachers were very good, but most teachers were just average and some were poor. there are many extracurricular activities here - lots of sports, but there is definitely not an 'everybody plays attitude', even in 6th grade only a handful of 'the best' players are picked for teams; the music program, tech ed, and home ec are really excellent. 3 foreign languages are taught beginning in sixth grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2004

This is a wonderful school with a very involved principal to oversee it. They have a great tech ed, foreign language and music program. Math for all levels including advanced placement. There is plenty of homework. Activities abound and safety is tops. The teachers vary from excellet to ok but I have not found any to be poor. I was happy to move into such a wonderful area and school system.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

240 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

245 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

243 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

253 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 73% in 2012.

252 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities (IEP)59%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asian94%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)95%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asian95%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)64%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students93%
Female99%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)59%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)70%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asian100%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)37%
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students89%
Female95%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asian93%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)63%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 73%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 3%
Black 3% 16%
Hispanic 3% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2180 School Dr
State College, PA 16803
Phone: (814) 272-8217

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