Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forsyth Woods Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forsyth Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Forsyth Woods Elementary School's student population of 476 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forsyth Woods Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forsyth Woods Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1927 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
72%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forsyth Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Forsyth Woods Elementary School is ranked #1927 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Forsyth Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Forsyth Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerwood Elementary School, Cypress Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Forsyth Woods Elementary School?
476 students attend Forsyth Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Forsyth Woods Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forsyth Woods Elementary School?
Forsyth Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forsyth Woods Elementary School offer ?
Forsyth Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forsyth Woods Elementary School part of?
Forsyth Woods Elementary School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
View the Forsyth Woods Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Presidents' Day/Teacher Non-Work Day Schools Closed/District Offices Open
February 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Schools Closed/District Offices Open
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
End of Fourth Marking Period/ Last Day of School
May 28, 2025 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
1 2/25/2017
Not one of the better public schools. But sadly, we were zoned for this school. We gave it a try and found that our child was falling behind and being treated more like a number than a human. We never built a good report with the teacher or the principle. PTA meetings were a joke. We are all much happier we got our child out. If I could give this school no stars I would.
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