Forest Lane Academy

Summary:

Forest Lane Academy is an elementary school in Dallas, Texas, serving 570 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Richardson Independent School District (ISD). However, the school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (55.96%) and Hispanic (29.82%), and an extremely high percentage (over 96%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Academically, Forest Lane Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and STAAR test scores that are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. Despite spending significantly more per student ($11,909 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools, which spend around $10,000 per student, the school's academic performance remains poor, raising questions about the effective use of resources and the need for targeted interventions.

In contrast, the nearby schools in the Richardson ISD, such as Moss Haven Elementary, Northlake Elementary, and Stults Road Elementary, generally perform better academically and have more diverse student populations. However, some other nearby schools, like Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Audelia Creek Elementary, also struggle with academic performance, suggesting that the challenges faced by Forest Lane Academy may be systemic within the district and require a comprehensive approach to address the underlying factors contributing to the achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 9663 Forest Ln
       Dallas, TX  75243


(469) 593-1850

District: Richardson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4199th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,909 Help


Students who attend Forest Lane Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Forest Meadow J H
High:    Lake Highlands High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.0%
Hispanic:
29.8%
Asian:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Lane Academy ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 36th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (56%), Hispanic (29.8%), Asian (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Lane Academy is 12.3, which is the 14th best among 40 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Lane Academy is $11,909, which is the 7th highest among 40 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Forest Lane Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Richardson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Richardson Independent School District (Isd) 403rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forest Lane Academy

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Rank History for all students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.48 2853rd 3465 17.7%
2005 20.33 3159th 3475 9.1%
2006 19.67 3169th 3476 8.8%
2007 44.96 2458th 3724 34.0%
2008 51.22 2131st 3768 43.4%
2009 51.17 2182nd 3884 43.8%
2010 53.60 2135th 3937 45.8%
2011 37.24 3084th 4095 24.7%
2012 22.82 3740th 4206 11.1%
2013 30.42 3377th 4221 20.0%
2014 17.63 3902nd 4260 8.4%
2015 13.53 4024th 4320 6.9%
2016 26.06 3467th 4286 19.1%
2017 22.52 3634th 4329 16.1%
2018 16.35 3983rd 4359 8.6%
2019 31.61 3230th 4479 27.9%
2021 44.09 2347th 4578 48.7%
2022 17.30 4083rd 4581 10.9%
2023 21.88 3889th 4647 16.3%
2024 16.79 4199th 4675 10.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.34 2633rd 3226 18.4%
2019 40.76 2079th 3333 37.6%
2021 58.24 1070th 3446 68.9%
2022 28.56 2831st 3487 18.8%
2023 34.85 2529th 3556 28.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.19 2837th 3558 20.3%
2019 27.45 3020th 3684 18.0%
2021 31.15 2717th 3799 28.5%
2022 27.39 3209th 3952 18.8%
2023 23.76 3549th 4086 13.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.07 3661st 4264 14.1%
2019 46.37 2323rd 4309 46.1%
2021 75.38 613th 4451 86.2%
2022 25.04 3785th 4477 15.5%
2023 47.92 2317th 4521 48.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.59 3951st 4306 8.2%
2019 27.80 3457th 4348 20.5%
2021 51.82 1924th 4499 57.2%
2022 23.23 3851st 4561 15.6%
2023 23.29 3854th 4588 16.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.27 2042nd 2958 31.0%
2023 58.92 1526th 2980 48.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.25 3833rd 4240 9.6%
2019 44.56 2362nd 4295 45.0%
2021 58.47 1292nd 4331 70.2%
2022 23.25 3898th 4461 12.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.81 3936th 4319 8.9%
2019 37.00 2855th 4357 34.5%
2021 37.68 2697th 4498 40.0%
2022 15.85 4183rd 4563 8.3%
2023 22.00 3895th 4585 15.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.92 921st 957 3.8%
2023 2.26 995th 1015 2.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.34 1695th 2483 31.7%
2019 53.24 1013th 2515 59.7%
2021 68.51 447th 2444 81.7%
2022 36.24 1627th 2421 32.8%
2023 36.45 1585th 2443 35.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.57 3225th 4168 22.6%
2019 39.63 2651st 4188 36.7%
2021 54.38 1667th 4329 61.5%
2022 26.96 3580th 4376 18.2%
2023 34.73 3120th 4401 29.1%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Lane Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.88 2949th 3127 5.7%
2019 30.49 2425th 3142 22.8%
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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 Lane Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 63 435 32 134 2 n/a n/a 0 666
2001 38 424 31 137 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 32 460 21 197 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2003 32 460 21 197 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2004 25 389 23 214 2 n/a n/a 0 653
2005 17 359 17 232 3 n/a n/a 0 628
2006 22 322 4 219 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2007 15 288 3 230 2 n/a n/a 0 538
2008 16 313 1 268 2 n/a n/a 0 600
2009 27 286 2 301 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2010 18 280 3 360 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2011 18 251 2 401 0 1 7 0 680
2012 37 273 2 382 1 2 12 0 709
2013 27 245 2 388 0 1 6 0 669
2014 31 322 6 412 1 1 15 0 788
2015 42 313 11 380 2 0 21 0 769
2016 54 337 15 352 2 0 15 0 775
2017 53 352 17 293 2 2 18 0 737
2018 41 419 17 232 1 4 18 0 732
2019 37 460 17 211 2 3 17 0 747
2020 17 451 33 211 6 0 10 0 728
2021 20 369 28 211 1 0 8 0 637
2022 17 392 28 164 1 0 14 0 616
2023 23 319 37 170 3 0 18 0 570

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 Lane Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 666 35.0 19.0 65.2
2001 631 37.1 17.0 67.5
2002 710 39.3 18.1 63.7
2003 710 39.3 18.1 63.7
2004 653 39.9 16.4 66.2
2005 628 41.5 15.1 78.5
2006 569 42.0 13.5 87.2
2007 538 35.4 15.2 85.5
2008 600 36.1 16.6 79.2
2009 616 43.6 14.1 86.5
2010 661 42.8 15.4 85
2011 680 42.6 15.9 85.3
2012 709 39.4 17.9 89.3
2013 669 40.1 16.6 89.1
2014 788 46.2 17.0 86.8
2015 769 47.0 16.3 83.5
2016 775 47.0 16.4 90.3
2017 737 46.5 15.8 86.4
2018 732 46.7 15.6 90.4
2019 747 46.4 16.0 92.4
2020 728 48.0 15.1 94.8
2021 637 49.7 12.7 96.7
2022 616 44.3 13.9 98.1
2023 570 46.3 12.3 97.5

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 Lane Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 666 35.0 19.0 65.2
2001 631 37.1 17.0 67.5
2002 710 39.3 18.1 63.7
2003 710 39.3 18.1 63.7
2004 653 39.9 16.4 66.2
2005 628 41.5 15.1 78.5
2006 569 42.0 13.5 87.2
2007 538 35.4 15.2 85.5
2008 600 36.1 16.6 79.2
2009 616 43.6 14.1 86.5
2010 661 42.8 15.4 85
2011 680 42.6 15.9 85.3
2012 709 39.4 17.9 89.3
2013 669 40.1 16.6 89.1
2014 788 46.2 17.0 86.8
2015 769 47.0 16.3 83.5
2016 775 47.0 16.4 90.3
2017 737 46.5 15.8 86.4
2018 732 46.7 15.6 90.4
2019 747 46.4 16.0 92.4
2020 728 48.0 15.1 94.8
2021 637 49.7 12.7 96.7
2022 616 44.3 13.9 98.1
2023 570 46.3 12.3 97.5

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 Lane Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,168 (22.5%) $7,484 (77.5%) $9,652
2020 $2,806 (26.8%) $7,674 (73.2%) $10,480
2021 $1,831 (15.4%) $10,079 (84.6%) $11,909

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Lane Academy

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 3230th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3889th of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Forest Lane Academy)3825
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Lane Academy)4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5448
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Forest Lane Academy)2715
 12%
   4th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4551
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Lane Academy)4217
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Forest Lane Academy)2238
 16%
   5th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5357
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Lane Academy)4435
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5957
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Forest Lane Academy)3211
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5239
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Forest Lane Academy)3244
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))4355
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Forest Lane Academy)4643
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Independent School District (Isd))5950
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students747570
 23.7%
African American460319
 30.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1737
 117.6%
Hispanic211170
 19.4%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White3723
 37.8%
Two or More Races1718
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.4%97.5%
 5.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Forest Lane Academy.

Students at Forest Lane Academy are 56% African American, 30% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

Forest Lane Academy ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Forest Lane Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forest Meadow J H
High : Lake Highlands High School


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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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