Very Good
#414 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 32% in state
Forest Hill Junior High School
Elementary School · Rapides Parish · Forest Hill, LA
A Rapides Parish elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 400, Forest Hill, LA 71430
- Math 42% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Hill Junior High School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
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 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 52 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Hill Junior High 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,273/100K
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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
$39,917
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Rapides Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Dormon Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | Not available | 383 | Compare → |
| J.b. Nachman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 595 | Compare → |
| Plainview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 324 | Compare → |
| Poland Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 345 | 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.
Rapides Parish
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #18 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Hill Junior High School is listed in Rapides Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Hill Junior High School
Forest Hill Junior High School is a public elementary school in Forest Hill, LA, part of Rapides Parish, serving approximately 515 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #414 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Hill Junior High School
What grades does Forest Hill Junior High School serve?
Forest Hill Junior High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Forest Hill Junior High School?
Forest Hill Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hill Junior High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Hill Junior High School rank in LA?
Forest Hill Junior High School ranks #414 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Forest Hill Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Hill Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Hill Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Hill Junior High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Hill Junior High School a charter school?
No, Forest Hill Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Hill Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Forest Hill Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Hill Junior High School?
82.5% of students at Forest Hill Junior High 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Rapides Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (318) 748-6844
- Area population (ZIP 71430)
- 2,527
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 71430; 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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