North Forestville Elementary

North Forestville Elementary is a public elementary school located in the suburban community of Forestville, Maryland. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of 257 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. North Forestville Elementary offers a supportive learning environment with 16 full-time equivalent teachers who work closely with their pupils.

The academic performance at the school, as measured by MySchoolScout's rating and state rankings, indicates that there is room for improvement in test scores. The school ranks 1144 out of 1364 schools in Maryland, placing it in the 16th percentile. Students perform well below average on both ELA/Reading (19% proficient or above) and Math (6% proficient or above) tests.

Despite these challenges, North Forestville Elementary focuses on providing a nurturing environment where students can develop their skills and confidence. The school is situated in a large suburban area that offers a variety of community resources for families to engage with outside the classroom. North Forestville Elementary is part of a larger community that supports its educational efforts through various local initiatives and partnerships, making it an integral part of the neighborhood fabric.

While current test scores at North Forestville Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.