West Forest Intermediate School
Tel:
(334)745-9737
- West Forest Intermediate School serves 347 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
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 347 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 347 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Forest Intermediate School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #690 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 7% |
| Black | 63% | 33% |
| White | 11% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 394 students
2.2 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9731 2.2 3-5 394 - Opelika Opelika Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 930 students
2.2 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9726 2.2 6-8 930 - Opelika Carver Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 386 students
2.6 miles
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9712 2.6 PK-2 386 - 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 | 1266 students
3.3 miles
1700 Lafayette Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9715 3.3 9-12 1266
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