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#895 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 45% in state
Forest Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Eden Prairie Public School District · Eden Prairie, MN
An Eden Prairie Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13708 HOLLY RD, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Hills Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Hills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eden Prairie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,125
Median home value
$463,800
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
63.4%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55346; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Christi AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–11 | 0.3 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| International School of MinnesotaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| The International School of Minnesota LlcPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Gatewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eden Prairie Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,485NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Hills Elementary is listed in EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Hills Elementary
Forest Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Eden Prairie, MN, part of Eden Prairie Public School District, serving approximately 544 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #895 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Hills Elementary
What grades does Forest Hills Elementary serve?
Forest Hills Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Hills Elementary?
Forest Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 544 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Hills Elementary rank in MN?
Forest Hills Elementary ranks #895 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Forest Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Hills Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Forest Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Forest Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Hills Elementary?
37.7% of students at Forest Hills Elementary 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
- 544
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (952) 975-8600
- Area population (ZIP 55346)
- 18,602
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 55346; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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