Very Good
#463 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 36% in state
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7447 Sumrall Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70812
- Math 55% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forest Heights Academy of Excellence 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,402
Median home value
$124,300
Median rent
$1,180/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70812; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Oaks Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Merrydale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Lanier Elementary School a Redesign SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–7 | 1.5 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Sharon Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 245 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #20 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Heights Academy of Excellence
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 364 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Heights Academy of Excellence
What grades does Forest Heights Academy of Excellence serve?
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Heights Academy of Excellence?
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Heights Academy of Excellence rank in LA?
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence ranks #463 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Forest Heights Academy of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Academy of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Heights Academy of Excellence a charter school?
No, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Heights Academy of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Forest Heights Academy of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Heights Academy of Excellence?
59.3% of students at Forest Heights Academy of Excellence 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (225) 355-5681
- Area population (ZIP 70812)
- 11,124
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70812; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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