Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Heights Elementary serves the west part of Oxon Hill, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most homes within the attendance zone are typically a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Heights Elementary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
215 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Heights Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1110 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Sky Blue and Navy
School Mascot
Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Heights Elementary School is ranked #1110 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Forest Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glassmanor Elementary School, Flintstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Forest Heights Elementary School?
215 students attend Forest Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Forest Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Heights Elementary School?
Forest Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Heights Elementary School offer ?
Forest Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Heights Elementary School part of?
Forest Heights Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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