Forest Hill Elementary

Summary:

Forest Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 494 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 442 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forest Hill Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (83%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 20-89% Hispanic students. This is an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's performance. Notably, the school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools for English Language Learner (ELL) students, with a 5-star rating in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, suggesting effective support for its ELL population. Additionally, the school has performed well for its special education and low-socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking in the top 40% of Texas elementary schools in these categories over the past few years.

While Forest Hill Elementary's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated between the top 35-45% of Texas elementary schools in recent years, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its reading and math proficiency rates, as measured by STAAR assessments, are generally lower than the Amarillo ISD and Texas state averages, particularly in the lower grade levels. The school's science proficiency rates are also significantly lower than the district and state averages. When compared to nearby schools, such as Emerson Elementary and Sunrise Elementary, Forest Hill Elementary generally performs in the middle to lower range, suggesting room for improvement in core academic areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3515 Amarillo Blvd E
       Amarillo, TX  79107-5735


(806) 326-4400

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2406th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,840 Help


Students who attend Forest Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Travis Middle
High:    Amtech Career Academy
    Palo Duro High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  494

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.0%
White:
9.7%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.5% Help


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Compare Details Forest Hill Elementary ranks worse than 51.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83%), White (9.7%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Hill Elementary is 14.1, which is the 15th best among 36 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Hill Elementary is $11,840, which is the 8th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Forest Hill Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.85 2479th 3465 28.5%
2005 51.99 1930th 3475 44.5%
2006 61.49 1450th 3476 58.3%
2007 48.40 2282nd 3724 38.7%
2008 49.86 2211th 3768 41.3%
2009 40.98 2689th 3884 30.8%
2010 44.64 2604th 3937 33.9%
2011 43.92 2751st 4095 32.8%
2012 20.72 3825th 4206 9.1%
2013 32.53 3285th 4221 22.2%
2014 40.70 2862nd 4260 32.8%
2015 31.58 3269th 4320 24.3%
2016 41.22 2772nd 4286 35.3%
2017 37.71 2674th 4329 38.2%
2018 30.07 3191st 4359 26.8%
2019 35.61 2987th 4479 33.3%
2021 57.34 1652nd 4578 63.9%
2022 53.48 1954th 4581 57.3%
2023 50.23 2164th 4647 53.4%
2024 46.19 2406th 4675 48.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.54 1895th 3226 41.3%
2019 55.46 1295th 3333 61.1%
2021 85.73 223rd 3446 93.5%
2022 83.25 281st 3487 91.9%
2023 71.32 671st 3556 81.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.71 1600th 3558 55.0%
2019 33.22 2569th 3684 30.3%
2021 56.60 1100th 3799 71.0%
2022 44.82 1926th 3952 51.3%
2023 51.23 1567th 4086 61.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.91 2501st 4264 41.3%
2019 50.03 2067th 4309 52.0%
2021 73.60 689th 4451 84.5%
2022 68.12 993rd 4477 77.8%
2023 62.36 1372nd 4521 69.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.97 3724th 4306 13.5%
2019 31.37 3250th 4348 25.3%
2021 53.60 1834th 4499 59.2%
2022 58.57 1637th 4561 64.1%
2023 48.69 2249th 4588 51.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.13 2422nd 4240 42.9%
2019 64.04 1090th 4295 74.6%
2021 82.58 310th 4331 92.8%
2022 73.37 683rd 4461 84.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.67 2573rd 4319 40.4%
2019 41.80 2537th 4357 41.8%
2021 57.97 1589th 4498 64.7%
2022 49.45 2196th 4563 51.9%
2023 50.78 2105th 4585 54.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.28 2968th 4168 28.8%
2019 42.25 2489th 4188 40.6%
2021 59.59 1376th 4329 68.2%
2022 55.21 1745th 4376 60.1%
2023 52.92 1885th 4401 57.2%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.42 2381st 3127 23.9%
2019 24.38 2651st 3142 15.6%
2021 50.38 1470th 3082 52.3%
2022 79.33 392nd 3082 87.3%
2023 49.04 1661st 3106 46.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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 Hill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 296 39 2 239 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1989 235 42 2 252 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1990 241 39 4 271 2 n/a n/a 0 557
1991 219 42 6 324 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1992 201 33 10 322 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1993 179 32 9 364 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 197 44 14 384 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1995 182 65 18 466 1 n/a n/a 0 732
1996 182 65 18 466 1 n/a n/a 0 732
1997 152 48 11 541 0 n/a n/a 0 752
1998 161 47 11 430 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1999 159 37 9 481 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2000 154 44 3 444 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2001 146 47 4 467 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 98 34 3 488 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2003 98 34 3 488 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2004 81 30 3 491 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 81 28 2 519 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2006 62 31 3 452 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2007 73 31 5 458 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2008 76 38 7 466 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2009 69 35 5 459 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2010 80 36 7 482 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2011 55 31 3 551 0 0 9 0 649
2012 77 42 4 565 0 0 8 0 696
2013 86 44 3 484 1 0 5 0 623
2014 65 51 3 523 1 0 6 0 649
2015 81 41 6 468 1 0 5 0 602
2016 70 39 6 464 2 0 3 0 584
2017 69 32 12 473 1 0 3 0 590
2018 89 31 7 460 1 0 4 0 592
2019 65 38 6 427 1 0 4 0 541
2020 64 27 11 431 1 0 4 0 538
2021 55 25 12 378 2 1 4 0 477
2022 53 15 13 397 1 2 3 0 484
2023 48 18 9 410 1 2 6 0 494

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 Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 34.0 16.9 n/a
1989 531 n/a n/a n/a
1990 557 34.0 16.3 n/a
1991 591 33.8 17.4 n/a
1992 566 38.6 14.6 82
1993 584 41.0 14.2 84.9
1994 639 40.7 15.7 72.3
1995 732 47.0 15.6 28.7
1996 732 47.0 15.6 28.7
1997 752 46.9 16.0 84.2
1998 650 43.5 14.9 82.8
1999 686 43.8 15.7 85.1
2000 645 44.2 14.6 91.2
2001 664 45.0 14.8 94.7
2002 623 44.9 13.9 96.6
2003 623 44.9 13.9 96.6
2004 606 43.2 14.0 95.7
2005 630 42.4 14.9 95.9
2006 548 40.8 13.4 92
2007 567 40.0 14.2 89.8
2008 587 43.5 13.5 94.7
2009 568 40.8 13.9 93.1
2010 606 40.5 14.9 94.9
2011 649 41.5 15.6 95.8
2012 696 43.6 15.9 96.6
2013 623 43.5 14.3 95
2014 649 43.0 15.0 94.8
2015 602 41.0 14.6 95.2
2016 584 40.0 14.6 96.4
2017 590 42.7 13.7 95.3
2018 592 40.7 14.5 97.3
2019 541 38.6 14.0 96.3
2020 538 39.0 13.7 95.7
2021 477 37.2 12.7 92.5
2022 484 39.3 12.2 90.5
2023 494 34.9 14.1 94.5

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 Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 577 34.0 16.9 n/a
1989 531 n/a n/a n/a
1990 557 34.0 16.3 n/a
1991 591 33.8 17.4 n/a
1992 566 38.6 14.6 82
1993 584 41.0 14.2 84.9
1994 639 40.7 15.7 72.3
1995 732 47.0 15.6 28.7
1996 732 47.0 15.6 28.7
1997 752 46.9 16.0 84.2
1998 650 43.5 14.9 82.8
1999 686 43.8 15.7 85.1
2000 645 44.2 14.6 91.2
2001 664 45.0 14.8 94.7
2002 623 44.9 13.9 96.6
2003 623 44.9 13.9 96.6
2004 606 43.2 14.0 95.7
2005 630 42.4 14.9 95.9
2006 548 40.8 13.4 92
2007 567 40.0 14.2 89.8
2008 587 43.5 13.5 94.7
2009 568 40.8 13.9 93.1
2010 606 40.5 14.9 94.9
2011 649 41.5 15.6 95.8
2012 696 43.6 15.9 96.6
2013 623 43.5 14.3 95
2014 649 43.0 15.0 94.8
2015 602 41.0 14.6 95.2
2016 584 40.0 14.6 96.4
2017 590 42.7 13.7 95.3
2018 592 40.7 14.5 97.3
2019 541 38.6 14.0 96.3
2020 538 39.0 13.7 95.7
2021 477 37.2 12.7 92.5
2022 484 39.3 12.2 90.5
2023 494 34.9 14.1 94.5

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 Forest Hill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,568 (16.3%) $8,064 (83.7%) $9,633
2020 $1,347 (14.6%) $7,868 (85.4%) $9,215
2021 $1,913 (16.2%) $9,927 (83.8%) $11,840

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Hill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2987th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2164th of 4647 Elementary schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Forest Hill Elementary)2928
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Hill Elementary)2727
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4647
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Forest Hill Elementary)6021
 39%
   3rd Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Forest Hill Elementary)3145
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4149
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hill Elementary)3652
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Forest Hill Elementary)4458
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5358
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hill Elementary)5977
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Forest Hill Elementary)5530
 25%
   5th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students541494
 8.7%
African American3818
 52.6%
American Indian11
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic427410
 4%
Pacific Islander02
White6548
 26.2%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%94.5%
 1.8%


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Forest Hill Elementary ranks 2406th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Forest Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Travis Middle
High : Amtech Career Academy
High : Palo Duro High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 494 students attended Forest Hill Elementary.

Students at Forest Hill Elementary are 83% Hispanic, 10% White, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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

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