FOREST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/FGM/

855 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Forest Grove Middle School is a public school located in Fort Pierce, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the St. Lucie Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty works to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore various interests through extracurricular activities and elective courses.

Beyond core academics, Forest Grove Middle School places a strong focus on building a collaborative community involving students, parents, and teachers. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about academic resources, school events, and district-wide initiatives. Through its dedication to maintaining a positive school culture, Forest Grove aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for future success in both their educational and personal lives.

855

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	316
Black	347
Asian	8
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	1

Black
347 (40.6%)
Hispanic
316 (37.0%)
White
157 (18.4%)
Two or More
26 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. LUCIE
Phone:	(772)468-5885
Website:	http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/FGM/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 279

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 297