Serving 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Hill Elementary School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hill Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
6%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Hill Elementary School is ranked #1453 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Forest Hill Elementary School?
788 students attend Forest Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Forest Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hill Elementary School?
Forest Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forest Hill Elementary School offer ?
Forest Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Hill Elementary School part of?
Forest Hill Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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