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Forest Hill Elementary School

5555 PURDY LN WEST PALM BEACH FL 33415

Forest Hill Elementary School

5555 PURDY LN WEST PALM BEACH FL 33415

About Forest Hill Elementary School

Forest Hill Elementary School, situated at 5555 Purdy Lane in West Palm Beach, Florida, educates around 910 students in Pre-K to 5th grade. It offers a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 63 full-time equivalent teachers.

Forest Hill has above-average academic achievement compared to other public and charter schools in Florida with the same grade levels. According to the state test scores, 57% are proficient in math and 52% in reading. The school also had higher proficiency rates in science for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. The student body is diverse with 91% minority enrollment, primarily Hispanic. 74% of students are considered economically disadvantaged. Concerning housing, in West Palm Beach the median price for a home is about $350,000 and is higher than the state average. For families looking for the best elementary schools in Florida, Forest provides a reliable snapshot based on quantitative outcomes, student demographics, and local context.

Forest Hill Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5555 PURDY LN WEST PALM BEACH FL 33415

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Phone

(561) 432-2300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 40%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 40% in Math and 52% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
788
Total Students
$55751
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 219 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Forest Hill Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00AM - 6:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 8.1%
Asian 3.4%
Hispanic 69.4%
Black 16.6%
Two+ Races 1.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
8.1%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic
69.4%
Black
16.6%
Two+ Races
1.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 788
49.2%
388 Female
50.8%
400 Male

Student Population

788 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

386 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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As part of the Palm Beach County School District, Forest Hill Elementary offers after-school programs. Families can access information on these programs through the district's Department of Extended Learning.

FAQ

Q1: What is the aim of the school?

Ans: Forest Hill Elementary aims to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters student academic success.

Q2: What is the student-teacher ratio?

Ans: The student-teacher ratio is about 15:1, creating a possibility for specialized instruction.

Q3: Does the school provide Pre-K through 5th grade?

Ans: The school provides Pre-K through 5th grade at Forest Hill Elementary.

Q4: Does Forest Hill Elementary have a dress code?

Ans: Yes, the dress code is facilitated to help promote a dedicated and respectful learning environment.

Q5: What is the school's grade?

Ans: The school has a "B," which conveys dedication to student success.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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