Forest Ridge Elementary School
Forest Ridge Elementary School serves 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Forest Ridge Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Forest Ridge Elementary School's student population of 237 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 237 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Forest Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,200 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Forest Ridge Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #660 out of 1200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 69% | 62% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.56 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem-Keizer 24j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Forest Ridge Elementary School is Chemawa Indian School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Whiteaker Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Optimum Learning Environment Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Optimum Learning Environment Charter School Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 1-5 | 128 students10
0.0 miles
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548 0 1-5 128 - Salem Clear Lake Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 396 students10
0.6 miles
7425 Meadowglen N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3138 0.6 K-5 396 - Salem Gubser Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 589 students10
1.3 miles
6610 14th Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3275 1.3 K-5 589 - Salem Whiteaker Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 786 students10
2.0 miles
1605 Lockhaven Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3224 2 6-8 786 - Salem Keizer Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 737 students10
2.3 miles
5600 Mcclure St N
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3161 2.3 K-5 737
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