Forest Heights Elementary vs J. P. Thomas Elementary
Forest Heights Elementary and J. P. Thomas Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.1 out of 10. In math proficiency, J. P. Thomas Elementary leads at 27.0%.
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Forest Heights Elementary
Columbia, SC
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
433 students
J. P. Thomas Elementary
Columbia, SC
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
302 students
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| Metric | Forest Heights Elementary | J. P. Thomas Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| State Rank | #387 of 1,190 | #450 of 1,190 |
| State Percentile | 68th | 62th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Forest Heights Elementary | J. P. Thomas Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 18.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| 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 |