Serving 170 students in grades 2-8, Forestville Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forestville Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forestville Academy's student population of 170 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forestville Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forestville Academy is 0.52, 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
#5447 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forestville Academy's ranking?
Forestville Academy is ranked #5447 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Forestville Academy often compared to?
Forestville Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary/willowside Middle School, Guerneville Elementary (Charter), Monte Rio Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Forestville Academy?
170 students attend Forestville Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Forestville Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestville Academy?
Forestville Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Forestville Academy offer ?
Forestville Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-8
What school district is Forestville Academy part of?
Forestville Academy is part of Forestville Union Elementary School District.
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