FORESTVIEW MIDDLE

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1,626 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Forestview Middle School, located in Baxter, Minnesota, is a key component of the Brainerd Public Schools district (ISD 181). Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and high school. The facility is known for its modern campus and a curriculum that emphasizes core academic excellence, personalized learning, and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the rigors of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Forestview Middle School fosters a vibrant community atmosphere through a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student interest clubs. By focusing on both academic achievement and character building, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students can explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and engage positively with their peers and the surrounding Brainerd Lakes community.

1,626

Total Students

104.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORESTVIEW MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,438
Hispanic	38
Black	18
Asian	6
Two or More	91
American Indian	35

White
1,438 (88.4%)
Two or More
91 (5.6%)
Hispanic
38 (2.3%)
American Indian
35 (2.2%)
Black
18 (1.1%)
Asian
6 (0.4%)

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:	BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)454-6000
Website:	http://brainerdfms.ss12.sharpschool.com/home
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	511
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	132

* 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 5 395

Grade 6 403

Grade 7 418

Grade 8 410