Forest Park Magnet School vs Foster Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Magnet School
Longview · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
Foster Middle
Longview · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
788 students
| Measure | Forest Park Magnet School Longview, Texas | Foster Middle Longview, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #991 of 1,684 | #579 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9296 of 15,369 | #6286 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 61% |
| city | Longview | Longview |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 42.4).
- •Foster Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •Foster Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Foster Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 91.6%).
- •Forest Park Magnet School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.1).
- •Foster Middle is the larger school with 788 students compared with 474.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Park Magnet School better than Foster Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Middle ranks higher (56.2 vs 42.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Park Magnet School and Foster Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Longview and Longview in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Magnet School: 474. Foster Middle: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Magnet School and Foster Middle rank in Texas?
Forest Park Magnet School is 991st of 1,684 and Foster Middle is 579th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).