Forest Hills Middle School in Fairfield, Alabama, closed in 2015, served grades 6 through 8 with 194 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 at closure.
The school's state ranking showed fluctuating but generally low performance, positioned at #1164 in 2014 compared to #1302 in 2011, indicating some improvement before closing.
Math proficiency was markedly lower than the state average, declining from 48% in 2012 to 5% in 2023, significantly underperforming the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency was also below state levels, with 17% proficiency in 2022 versus the state average of 47%, showing a downward trend from previous years.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black (190 of 194 students), with 74% of students eligible for free lunch in the final recorded year, reflecting a high proportion of low–income families in this Union County NJ high school district.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
98%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
How many students attend Forest Hills Middle School?
194 students attend Forest Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Forest Hills Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Hills Middle School?
Forest Hills Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Middle School offer ?
Forest Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Forest Hills Middle School part of?
Forest Hills Middle School is part of Fairfield City School District.
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