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Forestbrook Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1053 students

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Posted November 4, 2009

My son is in his second year at Forestbrook Middle and I can't rave enough about how much they have been able to changehis outlook on going to school. We even see it in his grades!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2008

As a teacher at this school, I can assure you there are no 'gang problems' here. There have been a lot of changes in the past two years, but they are truely made with the students' best interest in mind. When you are used to a certain system, changes can be frustrating, but that doesn't mean they are bad changes. There have been tons of new extracurricular activities added, our safety has been greatly improved by locked classroom doors and tested emergency procedures in place; overall, this school is fabulous. Every institution has some wrinkles that could be ironed out, and I agree, favortism is one of them. But, the place to vocalize that concern is at the school, not on a website that has had 16 reviews. We have 1100 students a year, sixteen is nothing.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 25, 2008

forestbrook is the most amazing middle school ever. im a cheerleader there who shows school spirt, loves the teachers, and loves the saftey rules there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 1, 2008

FMS has taken a turn for the worst for the 2007/2008 school year. We've been with this school 3 years. There are alot of drugs, alot of cliques and among the administration alot of favoritism. The favoritism is mainly given to the students who excell in sports and the worst behaved students. The rest are swept under the rug. Very little opportunity for students to bloom as individuals. A very rigid system in place now.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2008

we were in this school district for the last 9 years. We have sold our home and bought out of district , This school has gone way down hill. I believe they have a gang problem. I would Never recomend sending your child here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2008

this school provides excellent academic challenges. There are very many advanced classes that match the children's academis level.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 10, 2007

This school is great if you have an average to above average learner that doesn't need any help in school. It has become so overcrowded that there are now 'temporary classrooms' built on what used to be their recess area. We moved here just to have our daughter attend this school and I couldn't be more dissapointed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 27, 2007

My child and I love FMS. Great school, teachers are nice, and my child feels safe there
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2006

Forestbrook middle school is the best school to be at. So if you are in this area then go to this school it is the best you can ever get.
—Submitted by a student


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.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

332 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

334 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

169 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

337 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2012.

371 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

371 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

371 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

371 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

356 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

319 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

160 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

159 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

322 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
African-American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Multiracial86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled50%
Not disabled90%
English language learners78%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant84%

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracial86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals84%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled52%
Not disabled94%
English language learners79%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant88%

Science

All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
African-American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White78%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled39%
Not disabled79%
English language learners55%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant73%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
African-American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracial90%
White88%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabled74%
Not disabled90%
English language learners100%
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina 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 South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students79%
Female87%
Male72%
African-American52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial84%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled35%
Not disabled86%
English language learners63%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant79%

Math

All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracial84%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled52%
Not disabled92%
English language learners73%
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
African-American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Multiracial84%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled58%
Not disabled95%
English language learners87%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Social Studies

All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
African-American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracial76%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled40%
Not disabled88%
English language learners80%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina 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 South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students79%
Female88%
Male69%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracial63%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled29%
Not disabled86%
English language learners63%
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant79%

Math

All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracial81%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled39%
Not disabled93%
English language learners75%
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students88%
Female90%
Male86%
African-American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled39%
Not disabled94%
English language learners60%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant88%

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female85%
Male84%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled43%
Not disabled91%
English language learners86%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%

Writing

All Students83%
Female91%
Male74%
African-American72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracial81%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals79%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled34%
Not disabled90%
English language learners48%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina 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 South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

173 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African-American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracial100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

English I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina 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 South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 53%
Black 10% 39%
Hispanic 7% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4430 Gator Ln
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
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