Lisa West Middle School vs. Forest Heights Stem Academy
Should I attend Lisa West Middle School or Forest Heights Stem Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lisa West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Forest Heights Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 544 students in grades 6-8, Lisa West Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 713 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 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
544 students
713 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#142 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
51
Grade 1 Students
-
58
Grade 2 Students
-
70
Grade 3 Students
-
70
Grade 4 Students
-
60
Grade 5 Students
-
69
Grade 6 Students
196
114
Grade 7 Students
177
115
Grade 8 Students
171
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
5%
% Hispanic
26%
9%
% Black
41%
57%
% White
13%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%
