Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Lane Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Lane Academy serves the southern part of its school district in Dallas, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Lane Academy's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
625 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
One Vision! One Goal! World Class!
School Rankings
Forest Lane Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lane Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7062 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Lane Academy's ranking?
Forest Lane Academy is ranked #7062 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Forest Lane Academy often compared to?
Forest Lane Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Audelia Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Forest Lane Academy?
625 students attend Forest Lane Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Forest Lane Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Lane Academy?
Forest Lane Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Lane Academy offer ?
Forest Lane Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Lane Academy part of?
Forest Lane Academy is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Lane Academy located?
Forest Lane Academy is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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