Serving 807 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forrest Edwin School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forrest Edwin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Forrest Edwin School's student population of 807 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forrest Edwin School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest Edwin School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2455 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
43%
14%
Black
32%
14%
White
14%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrest Edwin School's ranking?
Forrest Edwin School is ranked #2455 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Forrest Edwin School often compared to?
Forrest Edwin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Joseph H School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Forrest Edwin School?
807 students attend Forrest Edwin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Forrest Edwin School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest Edwin School?
Forrest Edwin School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrest Edwin School offer ?
Forrest Edwin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forrest Edwin School part of?
Forrest Edwin School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Forrest Edwin School located?
Forrest Edwin School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 28 other public schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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