West Forest Intermediate School
West Forest Intermediate School serves 365 students in grades 3-5.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
West Forest Intermediate School ranks 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%)
School Overview
West Forest Intermediate School's student population of 365 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Rankings
West Forest Intermediate School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of West Forest Intermediate School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #771 out of 1263 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 8% |
| Black | 63% | 33% |
| White | 11% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Opelika Northside School Math: 61% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-5 | 404 students10
2.2 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9731 2.2 3-5 404 - Opelika Opelika Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,018 student10
2.2 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726 2.2 6-8 1,018 - Opelika Carver Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 381 students
2.6 miles
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712 2.6 PK-2 381 - 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 Math: 50% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 8-12 | 1,248 student10
3.3 miles
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715 3.3 8-12 1,248
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