Forest Hill Elementary

Public, Charter K-5

 4450 McCoy Ave.
       San Jose, CA  95130-2117


(408) 364-4279

District: Campbell Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 5,868 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Forest Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rolling Hills Middle
High:    Westmont High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
47.8%
White:
24.5%
Hispanic:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Compare Details Forest Hill Elementary ranks better than 97.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Campbell Union School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Forest Hill Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Campbell Union School District. Student population at Forest Hill Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (47.8%), White (24.5%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Hill Elementary is 21.6, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Campbell Union School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Forest Hill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hill Elementary 121st of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Forest Hill Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Campbell Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Campbell Union 528th of 1560 California 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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.21 625th 4809 87.0%
2005 78.76 982nd 4822 79.6%
2006 86.61 657th 4818 86.4%
2007 86.59 686th 5113 86.6%
2008 87.65 618th 5113 87.9%
2009 87.73 600th 5193 88.4%
2010 84.77 744th 5314 86.0%
2011 90.87 385th 5377 92.8%
2012 90.03 419th 5390 92.2%
2013 93.68 207th 5530 96.3%
2015 95.04 325th 5611 94.2%
2016 96.63 192nd 5614 96.6%
2017 98.58 42nd 5692 99.3%
2018 97.93 74th 5662 98.7%
2019 97.20 130th 5789 97.8%
2022 96.21 269th 5883 95.4%
2023 97.72 121st 5848 97.9%
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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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.72 209th 5173 96.0%
2022 99.44 27th 5264 99.5%
2023 83.94 620th 5355 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.02 84th 5413 98.4%
2019 94.72 243rd 5492 95.6%
2022 96.91 152nd 5635 97.3%
2023 96.75 146th 5595 97.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.58 83rd 5431 98.5%
2019 97.87 66th 5510 98.8%
2022 93.74 394th 5663 93.0%
2023 97.01 144th 5627 97.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.98 58th 1071 94.6%
2019 83.86 49th 1149 95.7%
2022 80.19 142nd 1154 87.7%
2023 81.62 116th 1183 90.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.45 251st 4830 94.8%
2019 90.30 292nd 4963 94.1%
2022 71.28 1092nd 5084 78.5%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.62 84th 2737 96.9%
2019 87.82 155th 2834 94.5%
2022 70.25 802nd 2726 70.6%
2023 87.16 190th 2659 92.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Saturday, July 9, 2022

Open Quote I would remember FHES more fondly if the school hadn't failed to address bullying adequately. My fifth-grade year was horrible for how my classmates picked on me. I often felt like my teachers didn't care about me and that they expected me to tough out my tribulation.

I'm grateful that modern schools are less tolerant of bullying than in the 90s. I can't imagine how FHES is now, but I can only assume it is better. But based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend this school. Close Quote



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 294 6 27 51 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1989 284 13 34 49 3 n/a n/a 0 383
1990 293 11 55 46 5 n/a n/a 0 410
1991 304 11 66 43 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1992 308 19 66 50 3 n/a n/a 0 446
1993 301 12 67 47 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1994 321 13 62 58 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1995 363 35 74 113 4 n/a n/a 0 589
1996 363 35 74 113 4 n/a n/a 0 589
1997 399 45 91 113 5 n/a n/a 0 653
1998 404 20 76 94 4 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 386 18 91 87 5 n/a n/a 0 587
2000 374 25 87 103 5 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 372 13 100 84 4 n/a n/a 0 573
2002 345 17 111 98 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2003 345 17 111 98 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2004 333 19 90 111 3 n/a n/a 5 561
2005 314 19 100 110 3 n/a n/a 13 559
2006 321 18 96 107 5 n/a n/a 22 569
2007 316 18 96 100 6 n/a n/a 28 564
2008 311 17 111 94 7 n/a n/a 0 540
2009 304 14 129 79 3 4 35 0 568
2010 3 22 141 1 4 4 403 0 578
2011 314 22 146 60 2 3 30 0 577
2012 320 23 160 68 1 1 20 0 593
2013 276 21 172 76 1 0 34 0 580
2014 263 18 193 75 1 0 49 0 599
2015 253 18 225 77 0 0 59 0 632
2016 221 20 242 82 0 1 65 0 631
2017 219 23 252 85 0 1 74 0 654
2018 207 25 264 86 1 1 62 0 646
2019 206 24 272 86 1 1 67 0 657
2020 171 21 283 86 1 0 67 0 629
2021 136 20 257 78 1 0 58 0 550
2022 137 24 245 81 2 0 55 0 544
2023 138 22 269 73 2 0 59 0 563

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 379 16.4 23.1 n/a
1989 383 16.4 23.3 n/a
1990 410 18.4 22.2 n/a
1991 425 18.4 23.0 n/a
1992 446 18.7 23.8 16.1
1993 428 19.0 22.5 11.4
1994 454 20.0 22.7 18.7
1995 589 22.6 26.1 27
1996 589 22.6 26.1 27
1997 653 32.0 20.4 30.2
1998 598 30.2 19.8 28.6
1999 587 31.7 18.5 14.5
2000 594 30.2 19.7 16
2001 573 30.0 19.1 8.4
2002 573 30.6 18.7 12.7
2003 573 30.6 18.7 12.7
2004 561 29.0 19.3 17.8
2005 559 29.0 19.3 15.2
2006 569 28.0 20.3 16.6
2007 564 30.0 18.8 13.1
2008 540 33.5 16.1 13.5
2009 568 30.8 17.5 10.2
2010 578 29.8 19.4 10.4
2011 577 n/a n/a 11.1
2012 593 27.6 21.4 n/a
2013 580 26.1 22.2 11.7
2014 599 28.0 21.3 11.7
2015 632 29.0 21.7 10.9
2016 631 24.0 26.2 9.7
2017 654 29.0 22.5 9.8
2018 646 30.0 21.5 11.8
2019 657 29.0 22.6 11.9
2020 629 n/a n/a 11.8
2021 550 27.0 20.3 14
2022 544 26.0 20.9 16
2023 563 26.0 21.6 11.5

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 379 16.4 23.1 n/a
1989 383 16.4 23.3 n/a
1990 410 18.4 22.2 n/a
1991 425 18.4 23.0 n/a
1992 446 18.7 23.8 16.1
1993 428 19.0 22.5 11.4
1994 454 20.0 22.7 18.7
1995 589 22.6 26.1 27
1996 589 22.6 26.1 27
1997 653 32.0 20.4 30.2
1998 598 30.2 19.8 28.6
1999 587 31.7 18.5 14.5
2000 594 30.2 19.7 16
2001 573 30.0 19.1 8.4
2002 573 30.6 18.7 12.7
2003 573 30.6 18.7 12.7
2004 561 29.0 19.3 17.8
2005 559 29.0 19.3 15.2
2006 569 28.0 20.3 16.6
2007 564 30.0 18.8 13.1
2008 540 33.5 16.1 13.5
2009 568 30.8 17.5 10.2
2010 578 29.8 19.4 10.4
2011 577 n/a n/a 11.1
2012 593 27.6 21.4 n/a
2013 580 26.1 22.2 11.7
2014 599 28.0 21.3 11.7
2015 632 29.0 21.7 10.9
2016 631 24.0 26.2 9.7
2017 654 29.0 22.5 9.8
2018 646 30.0 21.5 11.8
2019 657 29.0 22.6 11.9
2020 629 n/a n/a 11.8
2021 550 27.0 20.3 14
2022 544 26.0 20.9 16
2023 563 26.0 21.6 11.5

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Forest Hill Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201394.0%5.0%0.0%1.0%95.0%94.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201488.0%7.0%0.0%6.0%89.0%93.0%93.0%91.0%90.0%
201595.0%3.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%
201697.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201798.0%1.0%1.0%0.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201896.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%96.0%
201997.0%1.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
202096.5%1.8%0.0%98.2%97.4%97.4%98.2%97.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Hill Elementary

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 130th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 121st of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Forest Hill Elementary)88.985.2
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Campbell Union)58.253.9
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Hill Elementary)8979.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Campbell Union)59.751.8
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Forest Hill Elementary)78.879.3
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Campbell Union)54.453.1
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hill Elementary)84.990.4
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Campbell Union)56.252.3
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Forest Hill Elementary)89.485.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Campbell Union)61.255.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hill Elementary)83.585.6
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Campbell Union)49.246.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Forest Hill Elementary)69.582.2
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Campbell Union)41.742.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students657563
 14.3%
African American2422
 8.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian272269
 1.1%
Hispanic8673
 15.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White206138
 33%
Two or More Races6759
 11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.9%11.5%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hill Elementary

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

Middle : Rolling Hills Middle
High : Westmont High

In the 2022-23 school year, 563 students attended Forest Hill Elementary.

Students at Forest Hill Elementary are 48% Asian, 25% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Yes! Forest Hill Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 121st of 5868 California elementary schools.


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