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Forest Avenue School

Public PK, KG-5

 200 Forest Ave
       West Babylon, NY  11704-5131

(631) 376-7301

District: West Babylon Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1712th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.3%
Hispanic:
39.1%
African American:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.5% Help


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Compare Details Forest Avenue School ranks worse than 70.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the West Babylon Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Forest Avenue School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the West Babylon Union Free School District. Student population at Forest Avenue School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.3%), Hispanic (39.1%), African American (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the West Babylon Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Avenue School is 9.6. 2 elementary schools in the West Babylon Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Forest Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Avenue School 1712th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Forest Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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West Babylon Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Babylon Union Free School District 456th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forest Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Forest Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.11 849th 2206 61.5%
2007 72.36 647th 2219 70.8%
2008 68.39 803rd 2227 63.9%
2009 74.67 526th 2257 76.7%
2010 68.99 723rd 2263 68.1%
2011 63.25 904th 2286 60.5%
2012 56.03 1147th 2320 50.6%
2013 36.88 1493rd 2325 35.8%
2014 52.46 1106th 2345 52.8%
2015 49.65 1162nd 2352 50.6%
2016 47.22 1256th 2366 46.9%
2017 36.86 1535th 2386 35.7%
2018 52.35 1137th 2395 52.5%
2019 38.10 1481st 2413 38.6%
2021 55.79 937th 2201 57.4%
2022 60.68 907th 2434 62.7%
2023 31.25 1712th 2439 29.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.46 1328th 1859 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.78 662nd 2045 67.6%
2019 38.67 1233rd 2032 39.3%
2021 48.05 830th 1678 50.5%
2022 61.48 648th 2099 69.1%
2023 40.08 1171st 2041 42.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.41 964th 2338 58.8%
2019 36.15 1528th 2357 35.2%
2021 42.08 1153rd 1955 41.0%
2022 54.49 1055th 2401 56.1%
2023 27.22 1819th 2403 24.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 1318th 2340 43.7%
2019 38.76 1434th 2358 39.2%
2021 50.94 944th 1961 51.9%
2022 58.53 935th 2400 61.0%
2023 38.62 1470th 2400 38.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Forest Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.31 253rd 936 73.0%
2023 33.91 562nd 857 34.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.62 218th 1392 84.3%
2019 58.98 429th 1315 67.4%
2021 51.67 370th 818 54.8%
2022 65.64 405th 1503 73.1%
2023 39.01 881st 1429 38.3%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.64 893rd 1408 36.6%
2019 28.07 1038th 1338 22.4%
2021 68.23 387th 1224 68.4%
2023 25.52 1047th 1337 21.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, June 23, 2019

Open Quote Gradutation could of been better. Poorly organized. Short kids in back cant see them . Kids in specail ed should of been recognized. There was no cap or gown. Sachem went all out. Best part was when i saw my son get his diploma and his 2 graduation songs. Everything was very poor. Principal did great for being there for a short time( lady principal). There was no dress code for example dress girls and boys dress shirt, dress pants ,suit and dress shoes. My son had amazing gradutation in pre- school and kindgeraten . We had cap and gowns. Here nothing. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Forest Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 317 17 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1990 320 19 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1991 293 21 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1992 312 25 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 313 31 6 16 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 319 36 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 347 35 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 347 35 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 360 29 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1998 354 29 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 338 39 9 35 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2000 320 57 14 39 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 318 54 12 37 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 297 41 15 45 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 297 41 15 45 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 287 39 11 52 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 296 35 16 44 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 298 31 14 55 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 268 37 15 56 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2008 253 28 14 58 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 262 24 10 56 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2010 261 30 14 69 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2011 239 34 17 77 0 0 2 0 369
2012 211 33 16 71 0 0 3 0 334
2013 214 35 19 69 0 0 5 0 342
2014 199 37 19 77 0 0 7 0 339
2015 186 39 17 83 0 0 8 0 333
2016 167 34 14 88 0 0 8 0 311
2017 155 35 11 95 0 0 8 0 304
2018 135 45 11 110 0 0 9 0 310
2019 114 39 11 102 0 0 10 0 276
2020 118 34 10 100 0 0 12 0 274
2021 118 32 12 98 0 0 11 0 271
2022 107 27 10 104 0 1 13 0 262
2023 112 34 7 106 0 1 11 0 271

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
1989 339 27.9 12.1 n/a
1990 346 27.9 12.4 n/a
1991 328 27.9 11.7 n/a
1992 352 25.9 13.5 n/a
1993 366 24.2 15.1 n/a
1994 380 21.2 17.9 13.7
1995 408 22.2 18.4 20.3
1996 408 22.2 18.4 20.3
1997 419 24.2 17.3 15.3
1998 413 24.0 17.2 18.2
1999 421 25.2 16.7 16.9
2000 430 25.2 17.1 27.2
2001 421 26.4 15.9 31.4
2002 398 25.2 15.8 24.1
2003 398 25.2 15.8 24.1
2004 389 n/a n/a n/a
2005 391 25.5 15.3 25.6
2006 398 23.0 17.3 27.1
2007 376 23.0 16.3 25.5
2008 353 27.0 13.1 22.4
2009 352 29.0 12.1 25.9
2010 374 29.4 12.7 31.3
2011 369 34.3 10.7 36.6
2012 334 24.0 13.9 35.3
2013 342 25.0 13.6 33.3
2014 339 25.0 13.5 34.5
2015 333 25.0 13.3 42.3
2016 311 25.0 12.4 42.8
2017 304 22.8 13.2 41.1
2018 310 23.0 13.4 31
2019 276 21.0 13.1 44.2
2020 274 32.0 8.5 46.4
2021 271 23.1 11.7 39.1
2022 262 26.5 9.8 32.1
2023 271 28.1 9.6 39.5

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 Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 339 27.9 12.1 n/a
1990 346 27.9 12.4 n/a
1991 328 27.9 11.7 n/a
1992 352 25.9 13.5 n/a
1993 366 24.2 15.1 n/a
1994 380 21.2 17.9 13.7
1995 408 22.2 18.4 20.3
1996 408 22.2 18.4 20.3
1997 419 24.2 17.3 15.3
1998 413 24.0 17.2 18.2
1999 421 25.2 16.7 16.9
2000 430 25.2 17.1 27.2
2001 421 26.4 15.9 31.4
2002 398 25.2 15.8 24.1
2003 398 25.2 15.8 24.1
2004 389 n/a n/a n/a
2005 391 25.5 15.3 25.6
2006 398 23.0 17.3 27.1
2007 376 23.0 16.3 25.5
2008 353 27.0 13.1 22.4
2009 352 29.0 12.1 25.9
2010 374 29.4 12.7 31.3
2011 369 34.3 10.7 36.6
2012 334 24.0 13.9 35.3
2013 342 25.0 13.6 33.3
2014 339 25.0 13.5 34.5
2015 333 25.0 13.3 42.3
2016 311 25.0 12.4 42.8
2017 304 22.8 13.2 41.1
2018 310 23.0 13.4 31
2019 276 21.0 13.1 44.2
2020 274 32.0 8.5 46.4
2021 271 23.1 11.7 39.1
2022 262 26.5 9.8 32.1
2023 271 28.1 9.6 39.5

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.

Immunization Rates

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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%
201599.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201697.1%0.0%0.0%98.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%97.1%99.7%99.4%
201798.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.0%
201898.0%0.7%0.0%98.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.4%99.3%99.0%
201997.8%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.9%98.5%
202099.3%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.6%99.6%99.3%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $213 (1.1%) $18,993 (98.9%) $19,205
2020 $327 (1.7%) $18,691 (98.3%) $19,017
2021 $580 (3.1%) $18,202 (96.9%) $18,782
2022 $539 (2.7%) $19,370 (97.3%) $19,909
2023 $17 (0.1%) $18,850 (99.9%) $18,866

Data source: New York 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 1481st of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1712th of 2439 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Avenue School)5617.9
 38.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Babylon Union Free School District)5237.8
 14.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Forest Avenue School)5425
 29%
   3rd Grade Math (West Babylon Union Free School District)5753
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Avenue School)2835.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Babylon Union Free School District)3651.1
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Forest Avenue School)4850
 2%
   4th Grade Math (West Babylon Union Free School District)5367.6
 14.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Avenue School)2544.8
 19.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Babylon Union Free School District)2740.6
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Forest Avenue School)3844.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade Math (West Babylon Union Free School District)4149.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students276271
 1.8%
African American3934
 12.8%
American Indian00
Asian117
 36.4%
Hispanic102106
 3.9%
Pacific Islander01
White114112
 1.8%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%39.5%
 4.7%

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Students at Forest Avenue School are 41% White, 39% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Forest Avenue School ranks 1712th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Forest Avenue School.


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