Very Good
#840 of 3,777 schools in FL
Top 22% in state
Forest Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · PALM BEACH
5555 PURDY LN, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Enrollment
910
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
910
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In West Palm Beach
#9 of 49
public schools
Florida elementary schools
#757 of 2,196
In district
#55 of 221
PALM BEACH
School environment
9.2 / 10
Exceptional
About Forest Hill Elementary School
Forest Hill Elementary School serves 910 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in West Palm Beach, offering a substantial learning community with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1 across 63 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks in the 63rd percentile statewide, placing #1398 out of 3816 Florida elementary schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. Academically, Forest Hill Elementary shows solid performance in mathematics, with 57% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels.
Reading and language arts instruction serves students with room for growth, as 48% currently perform at proficient levels or higher. The school's diverse student body reflects the surrounding community's working-class character. The school draws families from the 33415 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $53,496 and median home values reach $204,000.
This community of over 51,000 residents includes 18% of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher, with a poverty rate of 15.6%. Forest Hill Elementary operates as a regular public school in Palm Beach County, positioned in West Palm Beach's large suburban setting that provides families with accessible neighborhood education.
Score Breakdown
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Forest Hill Elementary School — Students at Forest Hill Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 11 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Forest Hill Elementary School Compares
See how Forest Hill Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 61% (2019) to 47% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 52% (2019) to 50% (2021).
Location
5555 PURDY LN, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Forest Hill Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GREENACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Greenacres), which scores slightly higher. Another option is LIBERTY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Greenacres), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PINE JOG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in West Palm Beach, see our West Palm Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33415 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,199
Median Home Value
$220,800
Median Rent
$1,597/mo
Population
53,058
College Educated
18.9%
Homeownership
57.7%
Avg Commute
28.7 min
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
37.7
Community Profile
The community surrounding Forest Hill Elementary School has a median household income of $57,199. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $220,800, with a median rent of $1,597/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.7%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Forest Hill Elementary School
What grades does Forest Hill Elementary School serve?
Forest Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Hill Elementary School?
Forest Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Hill Elementary School rank in FL?
Forest Hill Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 3,777 schools in FL.
What is Forest Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Hill Elementary School has a composite rating of 7.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Hill Elementary School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Forest Hill Elementary School has 56.2% math proficiency and 49.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Forest Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forest Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forest Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Hill Elementary School?
70.4% of students at Forest Hill 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.
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Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 910
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Phone
- (561) 432-2300
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
PALM BEACH- District Enrollment
- 189,777
- Schools in District
- 235
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,897
- District Rank
- #55 of 221
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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