Forest Avenue Elementary School
- Forest Avenue Elementary School serves 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Forest Avenue Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Forest Avenue Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Forest Avenue Elementary School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 707 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Forest Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Forest Avenue Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3 out of 1263 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 32% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 30% | 33% |
| White | 37% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Forest Avenue Elementary School is Booker T Washington Magnet High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland Avenue Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Montgomery Highland Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 438 students
0.8 miles
2024 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334)269-3690 0.8 K-5 438 - Montgomery Booker T Washington Magnet High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 406 students
1.0 miles
632 S Union St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334)269-3617 1.0 9-12 406 - Montgomery Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 529 students
1.4 miles
410 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334)269-3870 1.4 6-8 529 - Montgomery Lanier Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1008 students
1.4 miles
1756 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334)269-3726 1.4 9-12 1008 - Montgomery Lee High School Grades: 9-12 | 1528 students
1.4 miles
225 Ann St
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334)269-3742 1.4 9-12 1528
School Reviews
| 5 This is a great school to send your children with great teacher and staff who greet you at the door.Volunteers are also welcomed with opened arms.I love the school and my kids love it also. - Posted by Parent - kenne |
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