Forest Home Avenue School

An aerial view of Forest Home Elementary School with downtown Milwaukee in the background.

Forest Home Elementary School has a C- rating from Niche.

Students can enjoy the nice playground area at Forest Home Elementary School.

Students in Milwaukee can attend Forest Home Elementary School.

Forest Home Elementary School's building was built in 1874.

Students in the area can easily walk to Forest Home Elementary School.

Forest Home Avenue School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1516 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Historic Mitchell Street Neighborhood

Milwaukee Public Schools

597 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Lisette  Rodriguez Reed

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
12%

Reading Proficiency
10%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

10%

Math Proficiency

12%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

12.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

55.2%

Female

44.8%

Hispanic

81.6%

Black

12.2%

White

3.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.4%

Two or more races

<1%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

7/24/2017

Even though we don't live in the MPS school district, we are one of many parents who commute to Forest Home daily to ensure that our children get an above-standard bilingual education. It is very unfortunate that the state does not include bilingual classrooms scores in all areas and all grades as t...

1.0 teacher

2/1/2015

For many years, there was a mass exodus of teachers because of the principal, Sarah Marquez. Teachers even took out law suits against MPS because of her. This woman accused and belittled teachers and staff until they left. This caused a lot of instability because of high turnover. The principal has...

5.0 parent

12/6/2014

Forest Home is a great neighborhood school in the city of Milwaukee. We have three children currently attending Forest Home and they all love it. The oldest who is now in 4th grade has been at the school since K4 and she is currently advanced in every subject (I feel it is important to mention that...

2.0 parent

9/6/2007

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About Historic Mitchell Street

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List Price Range

$55K - $324K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$155,028

Median Lot Size

3,484 Sq Ft

% Renters

79%

Household Income

$46,225

% of College Grads

6.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,229 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

81.7%

Homes for Sale

$2,000
- Land
- 2,613 Sq Ft Lot
1123 W Rogers St

New 6 days ago
Can't find the home you're looking for? Design your own! Check out this building site right in the heart of Historic Mitchell Street neighborhod. No builder or HOA restrictions -- you are welcome to bring your own design! Both modern and traditional style homes permitted. This lot would also be suit...

Deborah McCollum-Gathing Redevelopment Authority City of MKE
$187,000
- 1,903 Sq Ft
1327 W Orchard St

New 8 days ago
Cash-flowing duplex with an additional vacant basement dwelling unit, offering strong rental potential of up to $3,100/month when fully occupied. Currently, both the main and upper level units are rented, while the basement unit remains vacant. All three units feature 2 bedrooms. Rent breakdown and ...

Melina Cortes Keller Williams-MNS Wauwatosa
$165,000
- 1,606 Sq Ft
1561 W Mitchell St

New 15 days ago
Updated south side duplex. Both units are large and both have two bedrooms each. There is a tenant in lower unit paying $895 a month. This is the perfect opportunity for a first time owner occupant buyer or to add to your investment portfolio. This seller is very familiar with FHA and VA lending...

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Homes for Rent

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- 2031-2033 S 15th Pl. (Duplex)
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 542 Sq Ft
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Unit 2031 - Lower

Milwaukee, WI
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$750 per month
- House for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 900 Sq Ft
1418 W Mitchell St

Milwaukee, WI
Come see this updated one bedroom upper apartment. Water & Heat included. This apartment comes with one spacious bedroom/ all new paint... and flooring. This property is located in the Historic Mitchell neighborhood near several schools, & public transportation. No Pets**Professional Propert...
$775 per month
- House for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 900 Sq Ft
1418 W Mitchell St

Milwaukee, WI
Come see this updated one bedroom upper apartment. Water & Heat included. This apartment comes with one spacious bedroom/ all new paint... and flooring. This property is located in the Historic Mitchell neighborhood near several schools, & public transportation. Easy access to W Forest Home Ave. No ...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

South Division High School

9th to 12th
Public

Bay View Montessori School Upper Campus

Public

Project Stay High School

9th to 12th
Public

C-

Norbert R. Witkowiak Park

Playground

Paliafito Park

Picnic Area
Trails

Kosciuszko Community Center and Park

Basketball
Lake
Picnic Area

Walker Square Park

Picnic Area
Playground
Waterpark

Kosciuszko Park

Basketball
Fishing
Grills

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