Excellent
#24 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 2% in state
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL
A Montgomery County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 W 5th St, Montgomery, AL 36106
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 100% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Avenue Elementary School score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 100% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forest Avenue Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,202
Median home value
$207,400
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
51%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Highland Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 461 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #2 of 51
- District spending per student
- $12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Avenue Elementary School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Avenue Elementary School
Forest Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Forest Avenue Elementary School serve?
Forest Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Avenue Elementary School?
Forest Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Avenue Elementary School rank in AL?
Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks #24 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Forest Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Avenue Elementary School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Forest Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forest Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forest Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Avenue Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Forest Avenue Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (334) 269-3673
- Area population (ZIP 36106)
- 14,612
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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