Serving 1,068 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belforest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Belforest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belforest Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Belforest Elementary School?
1,068 students attend Belforest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Belforest Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belforest Elementary School?
Belforest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Belforest Elementary School offer ?
Belforest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Belforest Elementary School part of?
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