Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Home Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Home Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Forest Home Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Home Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Home Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1852 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
82%
14%
Black
12%
9%
White
3%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Home Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Home Elementary School is ranked #1852 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Forest Home Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Home Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, Kagel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Forest Home Elementary School?
582 students attend Forest Home Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Forest Home Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Home Elementary School?
Forest Home Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Home Elementary School offer ?
Forest Home Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Home Elementary School part of?
Forest Home Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Home Elementary School located?
Forest Home Elementary School is located in the Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other public schools located in Historic Mitchell Street.
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