Forest Avenue School

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Forest Avenue School ranks 82 nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public K-3

315 Forest Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842

(401) 849-9434

District: Middletown

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,865

Students who attend Forest Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:	Gaudet Middle School
High:	Middletown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 281

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.7%

Hispanic:

19.2%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forest Avenue School ranks better than 50.6% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Forest Avenue School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Middletown School District. Racial makeup is: White (57.7%), Hispanic (19.2%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Avenue School is 12.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Middletown School District! (See more...)

Compare Forest Avenue School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Avenue School is $16,865. 1 elementary schools in the Middletown School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Forest Avenue School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Middletown:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown 24^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forest Avenue School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	68.57	66^th	169	60.9%
2010	76.97	43^rd	169	74.6%
2011	66.71	62^nd	165	62.4%
2012	62.95	73^rd	165	55.8%
2013	35.11	118^th	165	28.5%
2014	84.44	21^st	159	86.8%
2015	54.74	78^th	169	53.8%
2016	53.83	81^st	170	52.4%
2017	55.63	79^th	168	53.0%
2018	33.36	112^th	169	33.7%
2019	23.01	129^th	169	23.7%
2021	33.59	101^st	166	39.2%
2022	36.23	93^rd	166	44.0%
2023	50.07	75^th	167	55.1%
2024	47.38	82^nd	166	50.6%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Forest Avenue School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	152	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	158
1993	158	2	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	167
1994	171	3	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	180
1995	221	29	8	11	2	n/a	n/a	271
1996	221	29	8	11	2	n/a	n/a	271
1997	247	28	8	18	1	n/a	n/a	302
1998	271	41	8	16	1	n/a	n/a	337
1999	297	22	10	17	0	n/a	n/a	346
2000	292	28	5	25	2	n/a	n/a	352
2001	246	47	5	15	1	n/a	n/a	314
2002	325	45	13	18	2	n/a	n/a	403
2003	325	45	13	18	2	n/a	n/a	403
2004	265	32	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	316
2005	278	20	8	13	1	n/a	n/a	320
2006	249	22	7	14	2	n/a	n/a	294
2007	234	17	7	17	1	n/a	n/a	276
2008	234	20	5	12	3	n/a	n/a	274
2009	247	19	12	19	2	n/a	n/a	299
2010	268	34	24	23	3	n/a	n/a	352
2011	264	23	8	40	2	0	24	361
2012	236	20	25	51	1	0	27	360
2013	240	23	15	57	0	0	36	371
2014	200	15	22	57	2	0	35	331
2015	199	22	22	54	2	1	39	339
2016	192	22	14	45	1	2	37	313
2017	190	28	11	48	1	1	43	322
2018	210	33	15	55	1	2	46	362
2019	202	21	11	46	4	1	35	320
2020	202	28	8	54	4	1	35	332
2021	181	22	9	50	5	2	33	302
2022	172	21	15	62	4	2	30	306
2023	162	19	19	54	1	0	26	281

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 Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	158	8.0	19.7	8.2
1993	167	11.4	14.6	7.8
1994	180	13.0	13.8	6.7
1995	271	20.0	13.6	23.6
1996	271	20.0	13.6	23.6
1997	302	21.2	14.2	20.9
1998	337	20.0	16.9	16
1999	346	23.0	15.0	31.8
2000	352	22.0	16.0	33.5
2001	314	19.8	15.9	31.2
2002	403	n/a	n/a	22.1
2003	403	n/a	n/a	22.1
2004	316	4.0	79.0	24.1
2005	320	16.0	20.0	23.4
2006	294	33.0	8.9	24.5
2007	276	15.0	18.4	27.9
2008	274	22.0	12.5	25.9
2009	299	22.6	9.5	26.4
2010	352	25.5	13.8	33.2
2011	361	22.6	15.9	34.9
2012	360	23.0	15.6	40
2013	371	20.7	17.8	39.6
2014	331	20.7	15.9	35
2015	339	19.0	17.8	39.5
2016	313	21.0	14.9	38.7
2017	322	21.5	14.9	44.1
2018	362	26.0	13.9	39.2
2019	320	24.3	13.1	39.7
2020	332	21.8	15.2	33.7
2021	302	22.7	13.2	26.5
2022	306	21.2	14.4	22.5
2023	281	22.0	12.7	32.7

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 Forest Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	158	8.0	19.7	8.2
1993	167	11.4	14.6	7.8
1994	180	13.0	13.8	6.7
1995	271	20.0	13.6	23.6
1996	271	20.0	13.6	23.6
1997	302	21.2	14.2	20.9
1998	337	20.0	16.9	16
1999	346	23.0	15.0	31.8
2000	352	22.0	16.0	33.5
2001	314	19.8	15.9	31.2
2002	403	n/a	n/a	22.1
2003	403	n/a	n/a	22.1
2004	316	4.0	79.0	24.1
2005	320	16.0	20.0	23.4
2006	294	33.0	8.9	24.5
2007	276	15.0	18.4	27.9
2008	274	22.0	12.5	25.9
2009	299	22.6	9.5	26.4
2010	352	25.5	13.8	33.2
2011	361	22.6	15.9	34.9
2012	360	23.0	15.6	40
2013	371	20.7	17.8	39.6
2014	331	20.7	15.9	35
2015	339	19.0	17.8	39.5
2016	313	21.0	14.9	38.7
2017	322	21.5	14.9	44.1
2018	362	26.0	13.9	39.2
2019	320	24.3	13.1	39.7
2020	332	21.8	15.2	33.7
2021	302	22.7	13.2	26.5
2022	306	21.2	14.4	22.5
2023	281	22.0	12.7	32.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Avenue School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$790 (5.5%)	$13,548 (94.5%)	$14,338
2019	$947 (6.1%)	$14,474 (93.9%)	$15,421
2020	$848 (5.8%)	$13,815 (94.2%)	$14,663
2021	$1,219 (7.2%)	$15,646 (92.8%)	$16,865

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 129^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 75^th of 167 Elementary schools	31.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Avenue School)	32.5	45.1	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middletown)	46.3	41.8	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Avenue School)	29.1	29.4	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Middletown)	32.6	30.4	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	320	281	12.2%
African American	21	19	9.5%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	11	19	72.7%
Hispanic	46	54	17.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	202	162	19.8%
Two or More Races	35	26	25.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	32.7%	6.9%

Schools Near Forest Avenue School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)							RICAS Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest Avenue School	Public	K-3	315 Forest Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 849-9434	281	22	12.7	32.7%	162 (57.7%)	19 (6.8%)	54 (19.2%)	19 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.3%)	47.4	82^nd of 166 public elementary schools	50.6%		50.1	75^th of 167 public elementary schools	55.1%	7		37.3							40.6							$16,865	$1,219	$15,646
Gaudet Learning Academy	Public	4-5	1113 Aquidneck Ave.	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 846-6395	287	22	13.1	36.2%	188 (65.5%)	14 (4.9%)	45 (15.7%)	14 (4.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.0%)								(n/a)	36.1		41.4	29.2				35.4		26.3	18.8				22.4	$14,039	$633	$13,406
Claiborne Pell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	35 Dexter Street	Newport	02840	Newport County	Newport	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 842-1900	697	66	10.5	69.7%	243 (34.9%)	66 (9.5%)	268 (38.5%)	14 (2.0%)	18 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	86 (12.3%)	17.7	141^st of 166 public elementary schools	15.1%		13.7	151^st of 167 public elementary schools	9.6%	10		26.0	10.4					17.9	27.1	15.7					21.2	$17,849	$2,166	$15,683
Aquidneck School	Public	PK, KG-3	70 Reservoir Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 847-4921	318	23	13.5	20.1%	218 (68.6%)	13 (4.1%)	51 (16.0%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.0%)	56.2	61^st of 166 public elementary schools	63.3%		45.7	86^th of 167 public elementary schools	48.5%	25		44.4							42.1							$16,935	$418	$16,518
Melville School	Public	PK, KG-4	1351 West Main Road	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 683-1650	328	27	11.9	13.1%	267 (81.4%)	6 (1.8%)	21 (6.4%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.9%)	94.1	7^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.8%		86	28^th of 167 public elementary schools	83.2%	21		64.6	62.5					63.6	67.7	76.8					71.9	$16,674	$751	$15,923
Jamestown School-Melrose	Public	PK, KG-4	76 Melrose Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 423-7020	224	20	11.0	5.8%	209 (93.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	94.5	6^th of 166 public elementary schools	96.4%		94.1	8^th of 167 public elementary schools	95.2%	2		91.2	65.8					77.8		59.0					78.1	$18,200	$1,490	$16,710
Wilbur and McMahon Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	28 Commons	Little Compton	02837	Newport County	Little Compton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 592-0363	200	28	7.0	7.0%	188 (94.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	96.5	2^nd of 166 public elementary schools	98.8%		96.4	6^th of 167 public elementary schools	96.4%	4	54.8	71.4	85.0	70.0	66.7	70.4	50.0	68.8	78.6	90.0	80.0	66.7	51.9	31.8	65.9	$25,915	$859	$25,056
Howard Hathaway School	Public	K-4	53 Tallman Avenue	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 683-0500	422	30	14.2	17.3%	349 (82.7%)	6 (1.4%)	34 (8.1%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.4%)	84.6	29^th of 166 public elementary schools	82.5%		81.6	32^nd of 167 public elementary schools	80.8%	3		47.9	56.1					52.3	58.9	67.1					63.2	$14,405	$656	$13,749
Fort Barton School	Public	K-4	99 Lawton Avenue	Tiverton	02878	Newport County	Tiverton	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 624-6114	190	19	10.1	14.2%	165 (86.8%)	7 (3.7%)	6 (3.2%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.7%)	94	8^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.2%		89.7	19^th of 167 public elementary schools	88.6%	11		74.2	61.9					67.1	77.4	59.5					67.1	$17,166	$466	$16,699
Hamilton School	Public	K-5	25 Salisbury Avenue	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6520	423	27	15.8	12.1%	376 (88.9%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	92	13^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.7	14^th of 167 public elementary schools	91.6%	1	60.0	74.6	54.5	52.3				60.3	67.2	61.8	57.6				62.2	$14,193	$370	$13,824

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Avenue School

Is Forest Avenue School a good school?

Forest Avenue School ranks 82^nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Forest Avenue School attend?

Students who attend Forest Avenue School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gaudet Middle School
High : Middletown High School

How many students attend Forest Avenue School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Forest Avenue School.

What district is Forest Avenue School in?

Middletown

What is the racial makeup of Forest Avenue School?

Students at Forest Avenue School are 58% White, 19% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 7% Asian.

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