Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Forest Lane Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Lane Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Lane Academy's student population of 570 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Lane Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lane Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7313 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
56%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Lane Academy's ranking?
Forest Lane Academy is ranked #7313 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Forest Lane Academy often compared to?
Forest Lane Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Audelia Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Forest Lane Academy?
570 students attend Forest Lane Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Forest Lane Academy students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Lane Academy?
Forest Lane Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Lane Academy offer ?
Forest Lane Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Forest Lane Academy part of?
Forest Lane Academy is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Lane Academy located?
Forest Lane Academy is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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