Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Forest Street Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Street Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Forest Street Community Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Street Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Street Community Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1276 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
50%
32%
Black
48%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Street Community Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Street Community Elementary School is ranked #1276 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Forest Street Community Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Street Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Forest Street Community Elementary School?
390 students attend Forest Street Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Forest Street Community Elementary School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Street Community Elementary School?
Forest Street Community Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Street Community Elementary School offer ?
Forest Street Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Forest Street Community Elementary School part of?
Forest Street Community Elementary School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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