Forest Hills EL Sch

Forest Hills El Sch serves 965 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Sidman, Pennsylvania, operating as a regular public elementary school in the Cambria County region. With 70 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranking #720 out of 2,852 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 75th percentile among Pennsylvania schools.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 60% achieving proficient or above levels, while 57% meet or exceed proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. The school draws from a stable rural community where the median household income reaches $65,250 and homeownership is accessible with a median home value of $127,500. The surrounding area maintains a low poverty rate of 8.4%, contributing to a supportive learning environment.

While 18% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, the community demonstrates strong commitment to education through consistent support of their elementary school. Forest Hills El Sch sits in a rural setting near town, providing students with both the benefits of small-town community connections and access to broader educational and cultural opportunities.

Located in a rural area, Forest Hills EL Sch may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.