Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Forestburg School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forestburg School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forestburg School's student population of 176 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forestburg School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forestburg School is 0.35, 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
#1548 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
79%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forestburg School's ranking?
Forestburg School is ranked #1548 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forestburg School?
The graduation rate of Forestburg School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Forestburg School?
176 students attend Forestburg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forestburg School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestburg School?
Forestburg School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forestburg School offer ?
Forestburg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Forestburg School part of?
Forestburg School is part of Forestburg ISD School District.
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