Forrest Road Elementary School

Forrest Road Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
6400 Forrest Rd,  Columbus, GA
Muscogee County Schools
3.7
355 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Beatrice Riley
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.5%
State Average
15.6%
Science
4.5%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
382:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
Black
86.1%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic
5.4%
White
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/23/2018
Honestly, this school has improved a lot since my mother (40 years plus) has gone here. This school receives a lot of bad press because of what the scores were years ago but I know for a fact if you participate, volunteer, get involved and assist with your child at home that your child too will be a...
1.0 parent
9/11/2014
Forrest Road Elementary is absolutely terrible!! The teachers and staff, for the most part, are great. The curriculum however is beyond lacking and behind compared to other schools. We moved here about a year ago when my daughter was in 3rd grade. Her teacher at Forrest Road was amazing! The schoolw...
5.0 parent
3/6/2014
Forrest red is a great school. The staff members are always willing to help and go the extra mile. They have just got a new principal who is wonderful, she is always open to new ideas and introducing our children to new adventures in learning.

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Forrest Road Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Columbus, GA and is served by the Muscogee County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 355 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Forrest Road Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $142,937. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kendrick High School, Muscogee Youth Development Center, Aaron Cohn Regional Youth Detention Center, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forrest Road Elementary School.

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