Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School's ranking?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School?
540 students attend Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School offer ?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School part of?
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