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#935 of 1,288 schools in LA
Forest School
School · West Carroll Parish · Forest, LA
A West Carroll Parish school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 368, Forest, LA 71242
- Math 18% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Forest School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 20% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 56 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average395/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$39,063
College educated
25%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Carroll Parish
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest School is listed in West Carroll Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest School
Forest School is a public school in Forest, LA, part of West Carroll Parish, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest School
What grades does Forest School serve?
Forest School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Forest School?
Forest School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest School rank in LA?
Forest School ranks #935 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Forest School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
77.4% 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- West Carroll Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (318) 428-3672
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 71242)
- 89
- Area median age
- 14.7
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 71242; 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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