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APS-Forrest Hills Academy

Public | 6-11 | 325 students

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Posted March 10, 2009

The staff at this school is very dedicated and try very hard to get the kids back on the right track, but it is very challenging when the majority of the kids are so unruly and disrespectful to adults. Very hostile environment.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
7%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
3%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
5%

2010

 
 
10%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 93% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 91% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
23%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
4%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
17%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
6%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
3%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
1%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 82% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
30%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 93% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 80% in 2011.

10 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11. The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 93% in 2012.

11 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11. The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

9th Grade Literature

The state average for 9th Grade Literature was 84% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
37%
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
American Literature

The state average for American Literature was 89% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
n/a
Biology

The state average for Biology was 73% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
14%
Economics

The state average for Economics was 77% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 65% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
15%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 54% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%

2011

 
 
3%

2010

 
 
4%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 78% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
29%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 68% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered End-of-Course Tests (EOCT) in 9th grade math levels 1 and 2, biology, United States history, physical science, American literature and economics. The EOCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 100% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Hispanic N/A 10%
White 0% 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 90%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 1%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • (404) 792-5998

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2930 Forrest Hills Dr SW
Atlanta, GA 30315
Phone: (404) 591-7275

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