Woodland Forrest third graders recorded 96% reading proficiency on the 2024-25 ACAP assessment, which was the third highest in the district. This cohort had been at 83% as second graders—showing a 13 point gain.

The school has also made “major gains in reading proficiency,” according to Woodland Forrest’s news updates.

Q1. How are Woodland Forrest students performing academically, particularly in reading and math?

A. According to Niche, ~ 33% of students are proficient in reading, and ~ 21% are proficient in math on state tests. These rates are below state averages.

Q2. What is the demographic and socioeconomic makeup of the students?

A. The school is about 81.8% African American, ~10.3% White, ~2.8% Hispanic, ~2% Asian, and others. About 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Q3. Which special programs and recognition has Woodland Forrest earned?

A. Woodland Forrest is a Discovering Alabama Model School, was a Green Ribbon School in 2018, and is a Leader in Me school using the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Kids.”It also features strong environmental education integrated with multiple subjects.

Q4. How does Woodland Forrest Elementary compare with other elementary schools in Tuscaloosa?

A. It is rated 5/10 on GreatSchools, placing it in the average to below-average range on that platform. On SchoolDigger, it's ranked around 521st out of ~680 Alabama elementary schools, putting it in the lower tier of state rankings.

Q5. What community partnerships and support does Woodland Forrest have?

A. The school has Adopt-A-School partners (Thompson Tractor; Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market) supporting school resources. It also has an active literacy push (Reading Allies, technology integration), and environmental/community programs inherent in its Discovering Alabama and Green Ribbon recognition.