Forest Road School

Summary:

Forest Road School is an elementary school in Valley Stream, New York, serving 330 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District, which is ranked 106 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating.

Forest Road School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 63.64% to 78.05%, and Math proficiency rates ranged from 70.59% to 78.13% - significantly higher than state averages and often exceeding the performance of the Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District as a whole. The school also has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Asian (37.27%) and African American (32.73%) students, which is a key differentiating factor compared to nearby schools. Additionally, Forest Road School ranks highly (top 5% in the state) for African American students and low-socioeconomic status students, indicating that it is effectively serving these populations.

Over the past decade, Shaw Avenue School and Clearstream Avenue School have also demonstrated strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates and statewide rankings, suggesting that the Valley Stream area is home to a cluster of high-performing elementary schools. However, Forest Road School's ranking for special education students is significantly lower than its overall performance, indicating that the school may need to focus on improving the educational outcomes for this student subgroup.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 16 Forest Rd
       Valley Stream, NY  11581-2411


(516) 434-3803

District: Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
305th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,769 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
37.3%
African American:
32.7%
Hispanic:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Road School ranks better than 87.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Forest Road School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District. Student population at Forest Road School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (37.3%), African American (32.7%), Hispanic (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Road School is 11, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Road School is $22,769, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Forest Road School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Road School 305th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Forest Road School in the ranking list.)

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Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District 106th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Road School

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Rank History for all students at Forest Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.79 265th 2206 88.0%
2007 84.54 142nd 2219 93.6%
2008 72.09 647th 2227 70.9%
2009 81.46 203rd 2257 91.0%
2010 82.34 273rd 2263 87.9%
2011 80.91 346th 2286 84.9%
2012 88.54 128th 2320 94.5%
2013 78.11 418th 2325 82.0%
2014 85.61 243rd 2345 89.6%
2015 76.16 500th 2352 78.7%
2016 88.42 169th 2366 92.9%
2017 82.14 347th 2386 85.5%
2018 79.25 410th 2395 82.9%
2019 80.18 421st 2413 82.6%
2021 80.17 362nd 2201 83.6%
2022 84.71 321st 2434 86.8%
2023 86.39 305th 2439 87.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.95 787th 1941 59.5%
2019 49.58 700th 1859 62.3%
2023 15.69 1984th 2016 1.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.17 334th 2045 83.7%
2019 82.86 246th 2032 87.9%
2021 77.81 232nd 1678 86.2%
2022 80.22 264th 2099 87.4%
2023 73.99 397th 2041 80.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.03 416th 2338 82.2%
2019 79.79 403rd 2357 82.9%
2021 82.54 251st 1955 87.2%
2022 85.81 276th 2401 88.5%
2023 86.62 267th 2403 88.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.11 418th 2340 82.1%
2019 78.69 433rd 2358 81.6%
2021 70.72 509th 1961 74.0%
2022 80.30 389th 2400 83.8%
2023 82.62 347th 2400 85.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Forest Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.17 329th 601 45.3%
2019 54.17 294th 548 46.4%
2021 66.83 146th 430 66.0%
2022 64.24 264th 671 60.7%
2023 65.63 219th 605 63.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Forest Road School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.34 152nd 948 84.0%
2019 88.57 73rd 891 91.8%
2021 88.31 40th 427 90.6%
2022 88.81 73rd 936 92.2%
2023 86.90 82nd 857 90.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Forest Road School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 204 1 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1990 214 0 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1991 222 0 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1992 230 0 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1993 248 3 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1994 259 4 18 8 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 233 6 38 21 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 233 6 38 21 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1997 212 20 55 27 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 200 22 68 28 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 191 28 67 32 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2000 151 42 74 32 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2001 122 55 92 31 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 93 78 107 25 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2003 93 78 107 25 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2004 81 92 105 31 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2005 70 90 101 39 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2006 45 102 86 53 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 46 104 98 48 0 n/a n/a 4 300
2008 34 111 86 45 16 n/a n/a 5 297
2009 26 118 84 40 0 n/a n/a 11 279
2010 15 105 105 45 0 n/a n/a 2 272
2011 27 139 110 39 0 0 0 0 315
2012 20 125 93 56 0 10 5 0 309
2013 20 156 98 55 0 6 10 0 345
2014 18 141 111 59 0 0 10 0 339
2015 17 144 122 58 0 0 15 0 356
2016 19 141 127 56 0 0 16 0 359
2017 20 131 124 48 1 1 15 0 340
2018 16 130 141 50 2 4 21 0 364
2019 15 139 131 56 2 6 18 0 367
2020 13 128 119 56 2 7 17 0 342
2021 8 107 116 58 2 6 15 0 312
2022 14 108 123 60 2 5 16 0 328
2023 16 108 123 63 3 4 13 0 330

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 Forest Road School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 227 16.0 14.1 n/a
1990 240 19.5 12.3 n/a
1991 250 18.9 13.2 n/a
1992 256 19.9 12.8 n/a
1993 280 18.0 15.6 n/a
1994 289 17.0 17.0 1.7
1995 298 21.4 13.9 4.4
1996 298 21.4 13.9 4.4
1997 314 23.0 13.7 5.4
1998 318 23.5 13.5 5.7
1999 318 22.5 14.1 2.2
2000 299 23.5 12.7 9.4
2001 300 24.0 12.5 11.3
2002 303 23.0 13.2 13.2
2003 303 23.0 13.2 13.2
2004 309 n/a n/a n/a
2005 301 23.3 12.9 18.9
2006 286 26.0 11.0 16.1
2007 300 25.0 12.0 17.6
2008 297 27.0 11.0 19.5
2009 279 28.0 10.0 17.2
2010 272 26.0 10.4 16.3
2011 315 28.6 10.9 19.7
2012 309 25.0 12.3 22.3
2013 345 29.0 11.8 24.3
2014 339 30.0 11.3 23.9
2015 356 23.0 15.4 33.7
2016 359 23.0 15.6 33.4
2017 340 24.9 13.6 36.2
2018 364 27.0 13.4 42
2019 367 24.0 15.2 44.1
2020 342 31.0 11.0 37.4
2021 312 28.6 10.8 38.8
2022 328 31.5 10.3 37.5
2023 330 29.8 11.0 30

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 Forest Road School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 227 16.0 14.1 n/a
1990 240 19.5 12.3 n/a
1991 250 18.9 13.2 n/a
1992 256 19.9 12.8 n/a
1993 280 18.0 15.6 n/a
1994 289 17.0 17.0 1.7
1995 298 21.4 13.9 4.4
1996 298 21.4 13.9 4.4
1997 314 23.0 13.7 5.4
1998 318 23.5 13.5 5.7
1999 318 22.5 14.1 2.2
2000 299 23.5 12.7 9.4
2001 300 24.0 12.5 11.3
2002 303 23.0 13.2 13.2
2003 303 23.0 13.2 13.2
2004 309 n/a n/a n/a
2005 301 23.3 12.9 18.9
2006 286 26.0 11.0 16.1
2007 300 25.0 12.0 17.6
2008 297 27.0 11.0 19.5
2009 279 28.0 10.0 17.2
2010 272 26.0 10.4 16.3
2011 315 28.6 10.9 19.7
2012 309 25.0 12.3 22.3
2013 345 29.0 11.8 24.3
2014 339 30.0 11.3 23.9
2015 356 23.0 15.4 33.7
2016 359 23.0 15.6 33.4
2017 340 24.9 13.6 36.2
2018 364 27.0 13.4 42
2019 367 24.0 15.2 44.1
2020 342 31.0 11.0 37.4
2021 312 28.6 10.8 38.8
2022 328 31.5 10.3 37.5
2023 330 29.8 11.0 30

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.

Immunization Rates

Forest Road School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201699.7%0.0%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%
201799.4%0.0%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%100.0%
201899.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201998.6%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.7%
202098.5%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Road School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,024 (6.3%) $15,238 (93.7%) $16,262
2020 $606 (3.6%) $16,367 (96.4%) $16,973
2021 $360 (1.9%) $19,045 (98.1%) $19,405
2022 $1,199 (5.5%) $20,414 (94.5%) $21,613
2023 $3,019 (13.3%) $19,751 (86.7%) $22,769

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Road School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 421st of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 305th of 2439 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Road School)8067.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District)8069.9
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Forest Road School)6670.6
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District)7176.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Road School)7568.9
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District)6559.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Forest Road School)6576.9
 11.9%
   4th Grade Math (Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District)6565.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Road School)5263.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District)5568.6
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Forest Road School)5878.1
 20.1%
   5th Grade Math (Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District)6077.4
 17.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Road School)6178.1
 17.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District)6976.7
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Forest Road School)7571.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (Valley Stream 30 Union Free School District)6577
 12%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367330
 10.1%
African American139108
 22.3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian131123
 6.1%
Hispanic5663
 12.5%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White1516
 6.7%
Two or More Races1813
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.1%30%
 14.1%


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Forest Road School ranks 305th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Forest Road School are 37% Asian, 33% African American, 19% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Forest Road School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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