Serving 409 students in grades 7-9, Forest Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)67%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)n/a
15%
White
(15-16)100%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Forest Hills Middle School?
409 students attend Forest Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Forest Hills Middle School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills Middle School?
Forest Hills Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Middle School offer ?
Forest Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Forest Hills Middle School part of?
Forest Hills Middle School is part of Forest Hills School District.
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