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Forest Lake School

Public | K-5 | 387 students
 

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  • Considering the lack of financial support Wantagh gives its schools, the...

  • Typical Nassau county School. All teachers teach to the test. No 'critical...

  • Below average school at best. Principal provides no leadership, no clubs for...

  • The Forest Lake Elem. is a wonderful school, my daughter loves going to...

  • Lovely school,close knit 'family' atmosphere. Strong parent involvement....

 

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Posted January 4, 2009
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Considering the lack of financial support Wantagh gives its schools, the educators rise above it and are tops. Admin and teachers give their all to our kids. If you want a country club you have to pay for it.
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Posted May 8, 2008
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Typical Nassau county School. All teachers teach to the test. No 'critical thinking skills' taught whatsoever. PTA very clicky, Principle seems to be very unable to lead. Teachers may be overburdened with large class sizes. Forest Lake feels like just another cattle ranch.
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Posted May 2, 2008
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Below average school at best. Principal provides no leadership, no clubs for kids, only activities and programs provided are thru PTA. State test scores are the lowest out of the 3 elementary schools in the district.
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Posted January 27, 2007
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The Forest Lake Elem. is a wonderful school, my daughter loves going to school , and the program is great, my daughter loves her teacher, and to me that is very important
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Posted October 3, 2005
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Lovely school,close knit 'family' atmosphere. Strong parent involvement. Very good programs offered, including 'gifted' students program. Lacking formal auditorium. Wonderful atmosphere for learning and comraderie.
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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 56% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

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Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
Hispanic 2% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Black N/A 19%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 1%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 3%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 74%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

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3100 Beltagh Ave
Wantagh, NY 11793
Phone: (516) 679-6470

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