Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Lake School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Lake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Lake School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Forest Lake School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lake School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Lake School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Lake School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/58000/58321/forest-lake-school-chart-ODFZMJ.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
12%
29%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Lake School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Lake School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/58000/58321/forest-lake-school-chart-bvoTYkB.png)
Black
n/a
16%
White
81%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/58000/58321/forest-lake-school-chart-Kpk067.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Lake School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Lake School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/58000/58321/forest-lake-school-chart-zTCeWa.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Lake School's ranking?
Forest Lake School is ranked #1005 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Forest Lake School often compared to?
Forest Lake Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Broadway School, Charles E Schwarting School, John H West School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Forest Lake School?
375 students attend Forest Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Forest Lake School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Lake School?
Forest Lake School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Lake School offer ?
Forest Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Lake School part of?
Forest Lake School is part of Wantagh Union Free School District.
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