Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)33%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)28%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)29%
16%
Black
(15-16)39%
26%
White
(15-16)27%
50%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Forest Heights Elementary School?
410 students attend Forest Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Forest Heights Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Heights Elementary School?
Forest Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Heights Elementary School offer ?
Forest Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Heights Elementary School part of?
Forest Heights Elementary School is part of Gaston County Schools.
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