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Forest Ridge Elementary School vs. Weddle Elementary School

Should you attend Forest Ridge Elementary School or Weddle Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Forest Ridge Elementary School
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Weddle Elementary School
1825 Alder Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Weddle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
218 students
347 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weddle Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Ridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weddle Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weddle Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Weddle Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#832 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
#1127 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Weddle Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in OR)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weddle Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weddle Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Forest Ridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Weddle Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
42
41
Grade 1 Students
35
58
Grade 2 Students
32
62
Grade 3 Students
38
54
Grade 4 Students
42
79
Grade 5 Students
29
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Forest Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Weddle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Weddle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Weddle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Weddle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Weddle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Forest Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Weddle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Weddle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Weddle Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Weddle Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Weddle Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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