Forest Lane Academy

Forest Lane Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
9663 Forest Ln,  Dallas, TX
Richardson Independent School District
3.0
616 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Forest Lane Academy is a Richardson Independent School District public school. You can find the school off Forest Lane Drive in Dallas. The school serves pre-kindergarten through sixth grade students. Forest Lane Academy is home of the Jaguars. The school colors are blue and yellow. Students are able to order lunch on campus at the school’s cafeteria. All food served follows the Child Nutrition Services guidelines. There are also counseling services offered at Forest Lane Academy. The school provides special education programs for students who qualify. The curriculum at Forest Lane Academy follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards. Students participate in weekly fine arts classes and twice-weekly music classes. Annual field trips to enrich music education and appreciation are available to students beginning in the third grade. The Richardson Independent School District participates in the Coordinated School Health Initiative. Through this program, students participate in physical education and health classes. The classes are designed to teach them how to be active and make healthy life choices. Students at Forest Lane Academy have access to a student iPad. The school doesn’t require uniforms but follows the district-wide dress code. Parents can get involved by joining the school’s Parent Teacher Association or signing up to volunteer on campus.

School Details

Head of School
Lariza Liner
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
29%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
32.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
425:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Black
56%
Hispanic
29.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
White
4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/2/2021
My son came from another school. At that school he always tested low and he didn't get the resources he needed. Forest Lane has been totally different. He is now an A/B student who loves school. The atmosphere is positive and happy. The teachers genuinely care for their students education and life o...
1.0 parent
11/30/2017
The school changes teachers every school year which says it all regarding the leadership at this school. The new principals there have no clue regarding teaching children. The one principal has no experience with guiding or teaching children. The test scores are always low and will continue to be. T...
3.0 other
7/21/2012
i was a former student there and the staff are fun,good for students who want to learn and the homeroom teacher that do a great job with helping students out is Ms.Rodriguez. She is the down the earth teacher and teach the students active and makes it fun and easy.

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Forest Lane Academy is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Dallas, TX and is served by the Richardson Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 616 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Forest Lane Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $316,646. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Highlands High School, Berkner High School, Emmett J Conrad High School, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest Lane Academy.

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