Excellent
#11 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 1% in state
Forest Heights Stem Academy
Elementary School · Little Rock School District · Little Rock, AR
A Little Rock School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5901 EVERGREEN ST, Little Rock, AR 72205
Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
- Math 49% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Heights Stem Academy score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 12-year record (2014–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forest Heights Stem Academy 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City reported crime6,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Rock), 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
$62,888
Median home value
$204,400
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
53.8%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Williams Magnet Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| The Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 278 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #1 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Heights Stem Academy is listed in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Heights Stem Academy
Forest Heights Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Little Rock, AR, part of Little Rock School District, serving approximately 782 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Heights Stem Academy
What grades does Forest Heights Stem Academy serve?
Forest Heights Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Forest Heights Stem Academy?
Forest Heights Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 782 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Stem Academy is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Heights Stem Academy rank in AR?
Forest Heights Stem Academy ranks #11 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Forest Heights Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Heights Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Heights Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Heights Stem Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Forest Heights Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Forest Heights Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Heights Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Forest Heights Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Heights Stem Academy?
54.7% of students at Forest Heights Stem Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 782
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Phone
- (501) 447-2700
- Area population (ZIP 72205)
- 22,275
- Area average commute
- 14.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- 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 72205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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