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: 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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