Below Average
#746 of 990 schools in CT
Forest School
Elementary School · West Haven School District · West Haven, CT
A West Haven School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
95 Burwell Rd., West Haven, CT 06516
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forest 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,343/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Haven), 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
$73,566
Median home value
$265,200
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
51.1%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06516; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Environmental Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Edgewood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Truman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Alma E. Pagels SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 363 | 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.
West Haven School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest School is listed in West Haven School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest School
Forest School is a public elementary school in West Haven, CT, part of West Haven School District, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #746 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest School
What grades does Forest School serve?
Forest School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Forest School?
Forest School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest School rank in CT?
Forest School ranks #746 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Forest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest School a charter school?
No, Forest School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest School a Title I school?
No, Forest School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest School?
65.8% of students at Forest 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (203) 931-6800
- Area population (ZIP 06516)
- 55,147
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 · 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.
- 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 06516; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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