Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Forest Hills Consolidated School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hills Consolidated School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Hills Consolidated School's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Hills Consolidated School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hills Consolidated School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hills Consolidated School's ranking?
Forest Hills Consolidated School is ranked #198 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Hills Consolidated School?
The graduation rate of Forest Hills Consolidated School is 50%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Forest Hills Consolidated School?
136 students attend Forest Hills Consolidated School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Forest Hills Consolidated School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills Consolidated School?
Forest Hills Consolidated School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Consolidated School offer ?
Forest Hills Consolidated School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Forest Hills Consolidated School part of?
Forest Hills Consolidated School is part of RSU 82/MSAD 12 School District.
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