Serving 194 students in grades 6-8, Forest Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 14% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
98%
32%
White
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
How many students attend Forest Hills Middle School?
194 students attend Forest Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Forest Hills Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills Middle School?
Forest Hills Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Middle School offer ?
Forest Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Hills Middle School part of?
Forest Hills Middle School is part of Fairfield City School District.
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