Very Good
#385 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 28% in state
West Forest Intermediate School
Elementary School · Opelika City · Opelika, AL
An Opelika City elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2801 Waverly Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Forest Intermediate School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 49 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Forest Intermediate 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Opelika), 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
$58,256
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chanticleer Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 4–12 | 0.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| The Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lee-scott AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Northside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 3–5 | 2.3 mi | 459 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Opelika City
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Forest Intermediate School is listed in Opelika City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Forest Intermediate School
West Forest Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Opelika, AL, part of Opelika City, serving approximately 373 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Forest Intermediate School
What grades does West Forest Intermediate School serve?
West Forest Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend West Forest Intermediate School?
West Forest Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Forest Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Forest Intermediate School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Forest Intermediate School rank in AL?
West Forest Intermediate School ranks #385 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is West Forest Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Forest Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 West Forest Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Forest Intermediate School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Forest Intermediate School a charter school?
No, West Forest Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Forest Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, West Forest Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Forest Intermediate School?
92.0% of students at West Forest Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (334) 745-9737
- Area population (ZIP 36801)
- 24,504
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 36801; 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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