Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Black Forest Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Forest Hills Elementary School is 0.58, 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 32% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School?
593 students attend Black Forest Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Black Forest Hills Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Forest Hills Elementary School?
Black Forest Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Black Forest Hills Elementary School offer ?
Black Forest Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Black Forest Hills Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Black Forest Hills Elementary School located?
Black Forest Hills Elementary School is located in the Tallyns Reach neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Tallyns Reach.
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