Forest Grove Middle

495 Grove Street, Worcester, MA, 01605

About Forest Grove Middle

Forest Grove Middle School is located at 1825 Grafton Street in the eastern area of Worcester, Massachusetts. The school serves students in grades 7 to 8. Enrollment is approximately 829 students across the middle school grades. The student–teacher ratio is about 11:1, supporting consistent classroom interaction. Around 22% of students meet math proficiency, and about 35% meet reading proficiency. The student body is 50% male and 50% female. The???????????????? environment focuses on the community, and it has well-defined routines, unchanging expectations, and organized assistance, which effectively mixes with the students’ engagement in the school day. Residential houses close to the school are mostly between $290,000 and $460,000 and mirror mature residential areas with a variety of housing types. Parents often describe teachers and staff as highly responsive and communicative when it comes to discussing academic progress and daily expectations. By maintaining a strong emphasis on core learning and ensuring consistency in the classroom, Forest Grove Middle School is making major improvements toward becoming one of the top middle schools in Massachusetts.

Contact Information

Address

495 Grove Street, Worcester, MA, 01605

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Phone

(508) 799-3420

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 35% in Reading.
75
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
829
Total Students
$83162
Avg. Teacher Salary

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School Ratings

Ranked

72

of 100 in Massachusetts

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 34.14%
Asian 5.67%
Hispanic 41.74%
Black 13.51%
Two+ Races 4.83%
Native Am. 0.12%
White
34.14%
Asian
5.67%
Hispanic
41.74%
Black
13.51%
Two+ Races
4.83%
Native Am.
0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 829
50.42%
418 Female
49.58%
411 Male

Student Population

829 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

118 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Forest Grove Middle School released its Quarter One Honor Roll on December 2, 2025. The listings recognized students for academic excellence during the first 10 weeks of the 2025–26 school year. The announcement highlighted student achievement across grade levels.

FAQ

Q1. What social-emotional learning supports are available at Forest Grove Middle School?

Ans. Social-emotional learning is supported through counseling services and school routines that promote emotional awareness, peer respect, and positive decision-making.

Q2. What does the school do to get students to come to class every day?

Ans. Attendance is encouraged through consistent monitoring, family outreach, and district attendance initiatives aimed at keeping students engaged in learning.

Q3. What kinds of things can students do after school?

Ans. After-school activities might include getting help with schoolwork or participating in recreational activities that are organized through school and district programs.

Q4: How does Forest Grove Middle School get families involved in school?

Ans. School events, parent meetings, and other ways to communicate that encourage family involvement are some of the ways that schools encourage family involvement.

Q5. Are wellness supports available for students?

Ans. Wellness support includes being able to talk to school counselors and get health services from Worcester Public Schools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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