Bear Exploration Center vs Forest Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Exploration Center
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
| Measure | Bear Exploration Center Montgomery, Alabama | Forest Avenue Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #73 of 699 | #11 of 699 |
| National rank | #9975 of 50,301 | #2011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 507 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 90% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 71.9).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 67%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 74%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 37.3%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.8).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 507.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Exploration Center better than Forest Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 71.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bear Exploration Center and Forest Avenue Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Exploration Center: 507. Forest Avenue Elementary School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Exploration Center and Forest Avenue Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bear Exploration Center is 73rd of 699 and Forest Avenue Elementary School is 11th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).