Forest Hills Middle School (Closed 2015)
Forest Hills Middle School served 194 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 14% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 42%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 194 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 14% | 38% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 25% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 98% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfield City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Forest Hills Middle School is Fairfield Alternative School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fairfield Fairfield Alternative School Alternative School Grades: K-12
0.5 miles
6405 Ave D
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847 0.5 K-12 n/a - Fairfield Robinson Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 283 students10
0.7 miles
301 61st St
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6827 0.7 K-6 283 - Fairfield Glen Oaks Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 327 students10
0.8 miles
1301 Highland Dr
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6837 0.8 K-6 327 - Birmingham Midfield Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 400 students10
0.8 miles
416 Parkwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-7727 0.8 PK-4 400 - Birmingham Green Acres Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 372 students10
1.2 miles
1220 67th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 313-1370 1.2 6-8 372
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