Forest Hills School

101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 848 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forest Hills School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Forest Hills School's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
848 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Forest Hills School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hills School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#136 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
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39%
24%
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65%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
19%
32%
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White
64%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Hills School's ranking?
Forest Hills School is ranked #136 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Forest Hills School often compared to?
Forest Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harlan Elementary School, Brooks Elementary School, Weeden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Forest Hills School?
848 students attend Forest Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Forest Hills School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills School?
Forest Hills School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Forest Hills School offer ?
Forest Hills School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Forest Hills School part of?
Forest Hills School is part of Florence City School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School for Students
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
End of 2nd Semester - Last day for students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Fall Break - No School for Students
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School for Students
November 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 848 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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