Serving 191 students in grades 2-8, Forestville Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forestville Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forestville Academy's student population of 191 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forestville Academy is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forestville Academy often compared to?
Forestville Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School, Guerneville Elementary (Charter), Monte Rio Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Forestville Academy?
191 students attend Forestville Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Forestville Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestville Academy?
Forestville Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Forestville Academy offer ?
Forestville Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Forestville Academy part of?
Forestville Academy is part of Forestville Union Elementary School District.
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