Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Forestdale 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 532 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Forestdale 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 Forestdale Elementary School is 0.70, 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Forestdale Elementary School?
532 students attend Forestdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Forestdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestdale Elementary School?
Forestdale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forestdale Elementary School offer ?
Forestdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forestdale Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 532 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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