Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Home Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Home Elementary serves the southeast part of Milwaukee, WI, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Home Elementary School's student population of 559 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
559 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Home Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Home Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1822 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
5%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Home Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Home Elementary School is ranked #1822 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Forest Home Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Home Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, Kagel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Forest Home Elementary School?
559 students attend Forest Home Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Forest Home Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Home Elementary School?
Forest Home Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Home Elementary School offer ?
Forest Home Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Home Elementary School part of?
Forest Home Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Home Elementary School located?
Forest Home Elementary School is located in the Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Historic Mitchell Street.
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