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Forest Heights Stem Academy vs. Lisa Academy West Middle School

Should you attend Forest Heights Stem Academy or Lisa Academy West Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Forest Heights Stem Academy
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lisa Academy West Middle School
21 Corporate Hill Dr
Little Rock, AR 72205
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Forest Heights Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Lisa Academy West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 782 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Forest Heights Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 486 students in grades 6-8, Lisa Academy West Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
782 students
486 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Heights Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lisa Academy West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Heights Stem Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lisa Academy West Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Heights Stem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lisa Academy West Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Stem Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Little Rock School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lisa Academy West Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lisa Academy School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#115 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
#255 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Heights Stem Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lisa Academy West Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in AR)
43%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Heights Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lisa Academy West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lisa Academy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Heights Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lisa Academy West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lisa Academy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 10% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Heights Stem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lisa Academy West Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lisa Academy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Forest Heights Stem Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lisa Academy West Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
59
-
Grade 1 Students
71
-
Grade 2 Students
65
-
Grade 3 Students
75
-
Grade 4 Students
71
-
Grade 5 Students
75
-
Grade 6 Students
130
156
Grade 7 Students
122
162
Grade 8 Students
114
168

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lisa Academy West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lisa Academy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Heights Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lisa Academy West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lisa Academy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Heights Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lisa Academy West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lisa Academy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
59%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Heights Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lisa Academy West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lisa Academy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
26%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Heights Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lisa Academy West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lisa Academy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Lisa Academy West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Lisa Academy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Heights Stem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lisa Academy West Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lisa Academy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Heights Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lisa Academy West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lisa Academy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Heights Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lisa Academy West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lisa Academy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Heights Stem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lisa Academy West Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lisa Academy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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