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Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 506 students

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Posted January 7, 2008

Excellent school! Compared to the DOD school that my son went to overseas last year, this school is top notch. The teachers and the administration are both concerned with their students progress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2005

For my daughter in the Kindergarten class at this school, there are some things that I have found pretty interesting on a positive and negative point of view. Positive: There is certainly a wide variety of activities that the kids do like: art, math, music, and other subjects. Which keeps them busy through out the day. Negative: I wish for the teachers to do a little more research on the activites they would be exposing the children to. And to also address the dress code issue for those certain teachers who seem to forget that they are working in a elementary school and around young children. Also, to pay attention towards the other children for what they may like to present in class activites. Foreclosure, the level of parental involvement seems to be pretty good. But there is always room for improvement.
—Submitted by Michelle Nelson, a parent


Posted March 3, 2004

My son has been fortune to have 4 great teacher's who are very hands on and care about each and every child. The 3rd grade teacher's have a lot of responsibilty, cause when I visit my son the kids are more than a handfulwith very different personality, and it can be hard to keep them focused. It seems they do it out of love not to get a pay check, which I would give a raise to those who are deserving of such. There are several things that I would to see, 1.more time at recess 2.smaller classes 3. more parent involvement 4.we have to understand that teachers are just part of a ship, we shouldn't complain when our child/children fail,because the signs were probably there, we(parents)just don't want to deal with another problem,even though it is said that it's the teachers fault when it is first our involvement that is the main ingredient.
—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.

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.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
69%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
78%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students78%
Female students86%
Male students69%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

History and Social Science

All Students75%
Female students79%
Male students70%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant75%

Math

All Students53%
Female students55%
Male students50%
Black students36%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students76%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant53%

Science

All Students76%
Female students77%
Male students75%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students86%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English75%
Not migrant76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students83%
Female students83%
Male students84%
Black students81%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students55%
Female students49%
Male students61%
Black students47%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students70%
Female students79%
Male students61%
Black students67%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students83%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English70%
Not migrant70%

English: Writing

All Students78%
Female students84%
Male students72%
Black students77%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students53%
Female students50%
Male students56%
Black students45%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English53%
Not migrant53%

Science

All Students72%
Female students69%
Male students74%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia 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
Black 52% 26%
White 42% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 6%
Hispanic 3% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1406 Todds Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
Phone: (757) 825-4627

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