Forest Avenue Elementary School
Forest Avenue Elementary School serves 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #2 out of 1270 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 32% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 29% | 33% |
| White | 37% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Montgomery Highland Avenue Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 438 students10
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
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 406 students10
1.0 miles
632 S Union St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3617 1 9-12 406 - Montgomery Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 529 students10
1.4 miles
410 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3870 1.4 6-8 529 - Montgomery Lanier Senior High School Math: 12% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,008 student10
1.4 miles
1756 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 269-3726 1.4 9-12 1,008 - Montgomery Lee High School Math: 14% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,528 student10
1.4 miles
225 Ann St
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 269-3742 1.4 9-12 1,528
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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