Valley Springs Elem. School vs. Forest Heights Elementary School
Should I attend Valley Springs Elem. School or Forest Heights Elementary School? 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
Valley Springs Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Forest Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Valley Springs Elem. School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 402 students in grades 1-4, Forest Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
1-4
Total Students
356 students
402 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#176 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
57
-
Grade 1 Students
64
100
Grade 2 Students
65
88
Grade 3 Students
73
108
Grade 4 Students
67
105
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
96%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
