Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Knolls Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Forest Knolls Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Knolls Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Forest Knolls Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Knolls Elementary School is ranked #169 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Forest Knolls Elementary School?
494 students attend Forest Knolls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Forest Knolls Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Knolls Elementary School?
Forest Knolls Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Knolls Elementary School offer ?
Forest Knolls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Knolls Elementary School part of?
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