FORSYTH MIDDLE

www.forsythpanthers.org

356 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Forsyth Middle School is located in Forsyth, Missouri, and serves as a key component of the Forsyth R-III School District. Situated on Panther Street, the school is central to the local community, catering to students in the middle grades by focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparation for high school. The school operates under the "Panthers" mascot, which reflects the community spirit and pride shared throughout the district.

The school's official website serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members, offering information on academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district news. By maintaining a focus on a well-rounded educational experience, Forsyth Middle School aims to foster a supportive learning environment that helps students navigate the transitional years between elementary and secondary education.

356

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORSYTH MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	13
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
322 (90.4%)
Hispanic
13 (3.7%)
Two or More
10 (2.8%)
American Indian
8 (2.2%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	FORSYTH R-III
Phone:	(417)546-6382
Website:	http://www.forsythpanthers.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 90

Grade 6 103

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 79