Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Lake School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Forest Lake School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lake School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Forest Lake School?
389 students attend Forest Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Forest Lake School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Lake School?
Forest Lake School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Lake School offer ?
Forest Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Lake School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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