Forest Hills Sd School District
School District · Sidman, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Forest Hills Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Forest Hills Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Forest Hills EL Sch
Sidman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forest Hills Jshs
Sidman · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#262 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,223
$2,917 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,754 students
Typical than Pennsylvania median
STAAR proficiency rose +6.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Forest Hills Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Forest Hills Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Hills EL Sch | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Forest Hills Jshs | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Forest Hills Sd
Forest Hills Sd is a Sidman, Pennsylvania school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,754 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $15,223 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Forest Hills Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forest Hills EL Sch, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Forest Hills Sd students show an average math proficiency of 52.7% and ELA proficiency of 61.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Forest Hills Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Forest Hills Sd with test data.
Schools in Forest Hills Sd
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Sidman
- Total Enrollment
- 1,754
- Teachers (FTE)
- 126
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Hills Sd?
Forest Hills Sd has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Forest Hills Sd?
The average composite rating for Forest Hills Sd is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Forest Hills Sd?
Forest Hills Sd spends $15,223 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forest Hills Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Forest Hills Sd is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Forest Hills Sd?
Forest Hills EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Forest Hills Sd with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Forest Hills Sd?
Across schools in Forest Hills Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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