Forest Road School

16 FOREST RD VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 6 of 87 in New York

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About Forest Road School

Forest Road School in Valley Stream, NY, serves students in grades Pre-K through 6 and is part of the well-established Valley Stream Union Free School District 30.People know that the school has strong academics and a friendly place to learn. Based on state education data, about 67% of students are at or above the level of proficiency in math, which is higher than the state average. The school has a student–teacher ratio of about 12:1, allowing for more personalized attention and focused instruction.

Moonpreneur’s math and robotics programs could help students who want to do better in math and coding. These programs give students extra practice that strengthens their problem-solving and analytical skills. Robotics projects also foster creativity and teamwork, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world innovation.

Most of the time, students from Forest Road School go to schools in the Valley Stream Central High School District, which is home to the famous Valley Stream Central High School. Some famous people who went to this high school are Steve Buscemi, Fred Armisen, and Jim Breuer. All three have been successful in the entertainment industry. The district cares a lot about both academics and the arts. This gives students a chance to improve their skills and look into different jobs.

Families who live near Forest Road School can also send their kids to other nearby elementary schools that are good at math. For instance, Clearstream Avenue School has a math proficiency rate of about 67%, while Shaw Avenue School has a rate of about 53%. These results show that the district is still working hard to help students do well in school and achieve their goals.

Contact Information

Address

16 FOREST RD VALLEY STREAM, NY 11581

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Phone

(516) 434-3803

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 67% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
328
Total Students
$110219
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 6 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Forest Road 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

6

of 87 in New York

Recent News & Updates

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 4.8%
Asian 37.3%
Hispanic 19.1%
Black 32.7%
Two+ Races 3.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
4.8%
Asian
37.3%
Hispanic
19.1%
Black
32.7%
Two+ Races
3.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 328
46.1%
151 Female
53.9%
177 Male

Student Population

328 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

226 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Recently, Forest Road School in Valley Stream, New York, held a special ceremony to celebrate Constitution Day. The students read the Constitution and talked about their civic duties. The event stressed how important it is to know and uphold democratic values.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school offer special education services?

Ans. Yes, it provides individualized programs and support for special needs students.

Q2. What extracurricular activities are available?

Ans. Students can take part in art, music, clubs, and sports activities.

Q3. Does Forest Road School have after-school programs?

Ans. Yes, enrichment and academic support programs are offered after school.

Q4. How can parents get involved?

Ans. Parents can join the PTA and volunteer for school events and activities.

Q5. What are the school hours?

Ans. The regular school day runs from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

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

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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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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