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Forest Heights Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 469 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted February 9, 2013

My daughter has been attending this school since she was in pre k and she is currently in the 2nd grade. She loves her teachers and she enjoys Reading and Math This is a fairly new school but overall I dont have that many complaints. It took time to get use to their schedule because they are not on the same schedule as all the other schools it is suppose to be all year round but it really does not seem that way. The pre k and Kindergarten teachers are amazing they really worked and taught my child a lot. 1st and 2nd grade are just Okay. The school is very clean. And as far as your child riding the bus to and from school they are the wors band I mean the worst. And the neighborhood is not the best either. My child will miss Forest Heights because of course she is leaving all of her friends and she has to start all over and make new ones but that is to be expected. I'm not sad to leave Forest Heights they have a lot of improving to do but I can say it is not the worst school ever. As I have read about some of these schools. I do see a lot of parents when it comes to supporting the kids I only see the Principal when there is something going on I hardly see him when I come up there
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2012

My children were so unhappy at their old school and so was I, now that they go to Forest heights they love reading and math. I love the results of their improved test scores!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2011

This school is like any other school, not every parent will be happy. As far as I am concern My son is getting a good education. Forest Heights is one of the best schools on this side of town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2011

This school is not a great school or even a good school. There is alot of fighting and bad things going on in the school. I have even been told of money being stolen from the kids. PARENTS BEWARE!!! I plan to transfer my kids next year
—Submitted by 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.

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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 80% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 61% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
36%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
44%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 74% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
58%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 77% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 72% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
45%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals64%
Disabled23%
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%

Math

All Students33%
Female37%
Male28%
African-American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals33%
Full-pay meals27%
Disabled0%
Not disabled38%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant33%

Science

All Students21%
Female26%
Male16%
African-American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals24%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled22%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English23%
Non-migrant21%

Social Studies

All Students62%
Female65%
Male59%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students62%
Female70%
Male50%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals62%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant62%

Math

All Students40%
Female41%
Male39%
African-American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals40%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled45%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English38%
Non-migrant40%

Science

All Students54%
Female60%
Male46%
African-American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant54%

Social Studies

All Students63%
Female62%
Male64%
African-American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students60%
Female65%
Male52%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled32%
Not disabled71%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant60%

Math

All Students45%
Female48%
Male41%
African-American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals45%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled16%
Not disabled56%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant45%

Science

All Students58%
Female57%
Male60%
African-American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled30%
Not disabled69%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%

Social Studies

All Students39%
Female47%
Male25%
African-American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals41%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabled55%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English37%
Non-migrant39%

Writing

All Students59%
Female70%
Male42%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized meals57%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled11%
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant59%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 96% 39%
Hispanic 2% 5%
White 1% 53%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 84%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2500 Blue Ridge
Columbia, SC 29203
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Phone: (803) 691-3780

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