West Forest Intermediate School
2801 Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(334)745-9737
- West Forest Intermediate School serves 324 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 31% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- West Forest Intermediate School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%.
Top Placements
West Forest Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Forest Intermediate School's student population of 324 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 324 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Forest Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Forest Intermediate School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 43% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 7% |
| Black | 64% | 33% |
| White | 12% | 56% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Forest Intermediate School is Opelika Learning Center (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Opelika Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Northside School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Northside School Grades: 3-5 | 387 students
2.2 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9731 2.2 3-5 387 - Opelika Opelika Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 891 students
2.2 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9726 2.2 6-8 891 - Opelika Carver Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 364 students
2.6 miles
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9712 2.6 PK-2 364 - Opelika Opelika Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
2.9 miles
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)741-5603 2.9 6-12 n/a - Opelika Opelika High School Grades: 9-12 | 1247 students
3.3 miles
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9715 3.3 9-12 1247
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