North Forrest Attendance Center

Summary:

North Forrest Attendance Center is an elementary school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving 225 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Forrest County School District, which is ranked 40 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

North Forrest Attendance Center has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American students (63.56%) compared to the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with some grade levels and subjects outperforming the district and state, while others underperform. This suggests the need for targeted interventions to address areas of weakness. Interestingly, when compared to nearby schools, such as Rawls Springs Attendance Center, which has a similar demographic profile, North Forrest Attendance Center shows slightly lower test scores and a higher student-teacher ratio.

North Forrest Attendance Center serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's higher spending per student ($11,232 in 2018-2019) compared to the state average may indicate a commitment to providing additional support and resources for this population. However, further analysis would be needed to understand the specific allocation and effectiveness of these funds. Overall, the data suggests that North Forrest Attendance Center faces unique challenges but also has opportunities to improve student outcomes through targeted interventions and a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the school's performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 702 Eatonville Road
       Hattiesburg, MS  39401


(601) 584-6466

District: Forrest County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,232 Help


Students who attend North Forrest Attendance Center usually attend:

High:    North Forrest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

African American:
63.6%
White:
25.3%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Forrest Attendance Center ranks better than 69% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Forrest County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.6%), White (25.3%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Forrest Attendance Center is 9.5. 2 elementary schools in the Forrest County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare North Forrest Attendance Center employs 23.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Forrest Attendance Center is $11,232, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Forrest County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Forrest Attendance Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forrest County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forrest County School District 40th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Forrest Attendance Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 65.99 123rd 394 68.8%
2009 51.74 197th 392 49.7%
2010 53.40 195th 403 51.6%
2011 44.75 244th 418 41.6%
2012 39.48 262nd 414 36.7%
2013 24.37 340th 408 16.7%
2014 28.35 314th 394 20.3%
2015 40.15 232nd 402 42.3%
2016 36.75 244th 394 38.1%
2017 48.72 200th 406 50.7%
2018 51.97 197th 404 51.2%
2019 53.35 190th 397 52.1%
2021 54.97 174th 381 54.3%
2022 63.42 141st 382 63.1%
2023 70.28 105th 377 72.1%
2024 67.78 121st 390 69.0%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Forrest Attendance Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 316 173 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1991 301 152 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1992 307 196 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1993 289 196 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1994 283 192 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 246 152 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1996 246 152 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1997 258 178 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1998 249 169 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1999 246 165 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 230 184 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2001 205 187 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 188 178 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2003 188 178 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2004 169 174 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2005 146 169 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 138 168 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2007 120 175 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2008 126 178 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2009 117 179 1 12 0 0 0 0 309
2010 100 169 0 4 0 0 22 0 295
2011 94 170 0 10 0 0 20 0 294
2012 99 167 0 10 0 0 22 0 298
2013 98 162 0 8 0 0 33 0 301
2014 101 172 0 10 0 0 28 0 311
2015 88 186 0 15 1 0 19 0 309
2016 73 161 0 8 1 1 19 0 263
2017 85 157 0 10 1 1 13 0 267
2018 78 181 0 6 0 1 13 0 279
2019 63 161 0 12 0 1 18 0 255
2020 68 150 0 11 0 1 24 0 254
2021 70 142 0 6 0 1 21 0 240
2022 62 153 0 5 0 0 19 0 239
2023 57 143 0 8 0 0 17 0 225

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Forrest Attendance Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 490 32.2 15.2 n/a
1991 453 31.7 14.2 n/a
1992 503 31.6 15.9 48.7
1993 485 30.1 16.1 50.3
1994 475 32.2 14.8 48.8
1995 398 31.5 12.6 48
1996 398 31.5 12.6 48
1997 436 31.5 13.8 49.3
1998 418 30.7 13.6 49.8
1999 412 31.8 13.0 61.2
2000 414 31.8 13.0 63.3
2001 392 30.5 12.9 63.8
2002 367 29.9 12.3 65.9
2003 367 29.9 12.3 65.9
2004 344 26.6 12.9 67.7
2005 319 25.4 12.6 74.9
2006 308 21.8 14.1 76
2007 299 23.9 12.5 71.9
2008 313 21.5 14.6 72.8
2009 309 23.1 13.4 79
2010 295 23.2 12.6 81
2011 294 24.3 12.0 86.1
2012 298 25.6 11.6 85.2
2013 301 21.7 13.8 84.7
2014 311 21.0 14.7 77.5
2015 309 21.0 14.7 86.7
2016 263 22.0 11.9 90.1
2017 267 20.6 12.9 90.6
2018 279 23.6 11.8 91
2019 255 22.0 11.5 91
2020 254 20.5 12.3 93.7
2021 240 18.3 13.0 98.8
2022 239 20.7 11.5 98.7
2023 225 23.5 9.5 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Forrest Attendance Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 490 32.2 15.2 n/a
1991 453 31.7 14.2 n/a
1992 503 31.6 15.9 48.7
1993 485 30.1 16.1 50.3
1994 475 32.2 14.8 48.8
1995 398 31.5 12.6 48
1996 398 31.5 12.6 48
1997 436 31.5 13.8 49.3
1998 418 30.7 13.6 49.8
1999 412 31.8 13.0 61.2
2000 414 31.8 13.0 63.3
2001 392 30.5 12.9 63.8
2002 367 29.9 12.3 65.9
2003 367 29.9 12.3 65.9
2004 344 26.6 12.9 67.7
2005 319 25.4 12.6 74.9
2006 308 21.8 14.1 76
2007 299 23.9 12.5 71.9
2008 313 21.5 14.6 72.8
2009 309 23.1 13.4 79
2010 295 23.2 12.6 81
2011 294 24.3 12.0 86.1
2012 298 25.6 11.6 85.2
2013 301 21.7 13.8 84.7
2014 311 21.0 14.7 77.5
2015 309 21.0 14.7 86.7
2016 263 22.0 11.9 90.1
2017 267 20.6 12.9 90.6
2018 279 23.6 11.8 91
2019 255 22.0 11.5 91
2020 254 20.5 12.3 93.7
2021 240 18.3 13.0 98.8
2022 239 20.7 11.5 98.7
2023 225 23.5 9.5 98.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Forrest Attendance Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,441 (12.8%) $9,791 (87.2%) $11,232

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Forrest Attendance Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 105th of 377 Elementary schools
 20%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Forrest Attendance Center)61.753.3
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)53.751.6
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Forrest Attendance Center)73.672.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)5054.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Forrest Attendance Center)51.468.8
 17.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)50.856.8
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Forrest Attendance Center)34.375
 40.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)44.449.5
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Forrest Attendance Center)32.654.8
 22.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)39.953.8
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Forrest Attendance Center)37.254.8
 17.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)29.553.1
 23.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (North Forrest Attendance Center)55.861.3
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Forrest County School District)54.671.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Forrest Attendance Center)18.542.4
 23.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Forrest County School District)28.244.7
 16.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Forrest Attendance Center)5051.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Forrest County School District)53.345.7
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students255225
 11.8%
African American161143
 11.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6357
 9.5%
Two or More Races1817
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91%98.7%
 7.7%


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Students who attend North Forrest Attendance Center usually go on to attend:

High : North Forrest High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended North Forrest Attendance Center.

North Forrest Attendance Center ranks 121st of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at North Forrest Attendance Center are 64% African American, 25% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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