Forest Heights Elementary vs Arden Elementary
Forest Heights Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 6.4/10. Forest Heights Elementary is significantly larger with 433 students, about 1.9× the size of Arden Elementary (227). In math proficiency, Arden Elementary leads at 27.0%.
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Forest Heights Elementary
Columbia, SC
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
433 students
Arden Elementary
Columbia, SC
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
227 students
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| Metric | Forest Heights Elementary | Arden Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| State Rank | #387 of 1,190 | #592 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 68th | 50th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Forest Heights Elementary | Arden Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 18.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (29203) | Columbia (29203) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,371 | $42,371 |
| Median Home Value | $121,600 | $121,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,041 | $1,041 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.9% | 21.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.3% | 28.3% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 22 min |