Forsyth Middle School

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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 371 elementary and middle school students from grades 5-8
- Ranks 231st out of 653 middle schools in MO.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Met
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: PO Box 187, Forsyth, MO 65653
- Principal or Admin: Sandra Goss
- Fax: (417) 546-6943
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Forsyth R-Iii School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,336
- Graduation Rate: 77.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.3
- Enrolled Students: 1,226
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 371
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 22.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 171 (46.1%)
- Females: 200 (53.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 50 (13.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 209 (56.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 259 (69.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Black | 4 | 1.1% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2.2% |
| White | 358 | 96.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Grade | 91 | 24.5% |
| 6th Grade | 113 | 30.5% |
| 7th Grade | 75 | 20.2% |
| 8th Grade | 92 | 24.8% |
Classroom Environment (2010)
Students Per Classroom
School:
20.0
District:
19.0
Faculty Information (2010)
Principal Years of Experience: 3.0
Teacher Average Years of Experience: 12.7
Faculty Salary (2010)
Average Salary of Administration: $67,619
Average Salary of Teachers: $43,213
Teacher Credentials (2009)
Percent of Teachers with Regular Certificates
School:
100.0%
District:
100.0%
Source: MO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Forsyth Middle School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on MAP state exams in the following subjects:
- Algebra I
- Communication Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
AYP Details (2010)
Overall AYP Met: Met
Title I Status: School Improvement Level 1, Delayed
Years Receiving Sanctions: 2
MAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 47.0% | 51.8% |
| 2009 | 42.2% | 42.2% | 49.4% |
| 2008 | 50.1% | 50.1% | 48.7% |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.4% | 42.4% | 52.4% |
| 2009 | 40.4% | 40.4% | 47.8% |
| 2008 | 37.5% | 37.5% | 46.3% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.3% | 70.3% | 49.3% |
| 2009 | 56.9% | 56.9% | 45.2% |
| 2008 | 47.6% | 47.6% | 44.7% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.2% | 52.2% | 50.2% |
| 2009 | 55.7% | 55.7% | 48.1% |
| 2008 | 45.3% | 45.3% | 47.6% |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.5% | 53.5% | 56.0% |
| 2009 | 39.3% | 39.3% | 50.7% |
| 2008 | 50.6% | 50.6% | 51.0% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.4% | 51.4% | 52.4% |
| 2009 | 55.9% | 55.9% | 51.1% |
| 2008 | 43.8% | 43.8% | 49.3% |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 55.2% |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 58.0% | 52.4% |
| 2008 | 37.6% | 37.6% | 49.9% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.9% | 60.9% | 52.4% |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 44.0% | 50.2% |
| 2008 | 43.5% | 43.5% | 48.4% |
| Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.2% | 63.2% | 52.0% |
| 2009 | 41.2% | 41.2% | 47.0% |
| 2008 | 40.8% | 40.8% | 44.3% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.1% | 62.1% | 48.4% |
| 2009 | 38.1% | 38.1% | 45.2% |
| 2008 | 47.4% | 47.4% | 43.3% |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 61.4% | 57.3% |
Source: MO Department of Education 2009-2010
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