Forest Ridge
Forest Ridge serves 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Forest Ridge placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Forest Ridge places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Forest Ridge's student population of 667 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 667 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Forest Ridge is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Forest Ridge is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1235 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 52% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 55% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | College Station Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Forest Ridge is A & M Consolidated High School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is College Station Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Spring Creek Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- College Station Spring Creek Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 640 students10
1.3 miles
2450 Brewster Dr
College Station, TX 77840
(979) 764-5455 1.3 PK-4 640 - College Station Pebble Creek Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-4 | 418 students10
1.4 miles
200 Parkview Dr
College Station, TX 77845
(979) 764-5595 1.4 PK-4 418 - College Station Creek View Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 595 students10
1.7 miles
1001 Eagle Ave
College Station, TX 77845
(979) 694-5890 1.7 PK-4 595 - College Station Cypress Grove Intermediate School Math: 66% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-6 | 661 students10
2.1 miles
900 Graham Rd
College Station, TX 77845
(979) 694-5600 2.1 5-6 661 - College Station Wellborn Middle School
2.3 miles
15510 Royder Rd
College Station, TX 77840
(979) 764-5400 2.3 n/a n/a
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