West Forest Intermediate School
Tel:
(334)745-9737
- West Forest Intermediate School serves 324 students in grades 3-5.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
- West Forest Intermediate School operates within the Opelika City School District.
School Overview
- The student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 324 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The school's diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| This School | (AL) School Average | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
| Hispanic | 22% | 7% |
| Black | 64% | 33% |
| White | 12% | 56% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.58 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
District Comparison
- Opelika City School District's student population of 4,240 students has stayed relatively flat over five years.
- The revenue/student of $10,957 is higher than the state average of $10,396. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four years.
- The district's spending/student of $10,174 is less than the state average of $10,518. The district spending/student has declined by 20% over four years.
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 9 | 6 |
| Number of Students Managed | 4,240 | 2,894 |
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| District Total Revenue | $47 MM | $30 MM |
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| District Spending | $44 MM | $30 MM |
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| District Revenue / Student | $10,957 | $10,396 |
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| District Spending / Student | $10,174 | $10,518 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2016 (latest year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- OpelikaNorthside SchoolCharter School
Grades: 3-5 | 387 students
2.2 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-97312.23-5387 - OpelikaOpelika Middle SchoolCharter School
Grades: 6-8 | 891 students
2.2 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-97262.26-8891 - OpelikaCarver Primary SchoolCharter School
Grades: PK-2 | 364 students
2.6 miles
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-97122.6PK-2364 - OpelikaOpelika Learning CenterAlternative School
Charter School
Grades: 6-12
2.9 miles
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)741-56032.96-12n/a - OpelikaOpelika High SchoolCharter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1247 students
3.3 miles
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-97153.39-121247
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