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Pine Forest Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 548 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 26, 2012

I know there are good teachers and staffs in this school. However I think they need to replace the current Principal. I transferred my child to another school because my child was afraid of going to school. Bullying should not be allowed. If somebody think bullying =playing , I don t think they need to be in education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2010

i love this school, it is a 10000% better than the school my kids went to in little rock. I have 2 children in this school and they both love it and are doing great. thier grades and comprehension have improved and they have lots of friends and look forward to going everyday. the staff are great and work very hard and are very professional wich is a huge problem iv had with the past schools. Not that it matters but my children, as are my nephews are african american and have never had any issues in this school. thank you and keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2010

My child will never attend this school again the teachers dont communicate well with the students my child comes home lost african american student wouldn't stand a chance at this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2009

The principal is doing a great job this year, she is new and trying to straighten things out. She is more involved with the teachers and parents which is a plus. However, this school is lacking team building amonst the teachers as well as any type of classroom enrichment on a daily level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2006

This is an awesome school! I have had great experiences with the adminstration and with the teachers. I and my husband are very pleased with the school and love that it is very parent oriented. I am a teacher specialized in early childhood education and special education and highly recommend this school for anyone that is serious about their child's education needs and experiences.
—Submitted by Amanda Arman, a parent


Posted July 27, 2004

Awesome school. Lots of parent and community envolvment. Principle is fabulous. Reading programs great. Very secure enviornment.
—Submitted by Valarie Wood, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 82% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 67%
Black 31% 22%
Hispanic 3% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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400 Pine Forest Dr
Maumelle, AR 72113
Phone: (501) 851-5380

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