The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Social studies. The lowest is 68% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Forest Glen Elementary
Forest Glen Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade within the Howard-Suamico School District, located on the northwest side of Green Bay. It is one of several elementary feeders in a district that also includes Bay View, Meadowbrook, and other elementaries, and it sends students on to a shared middle and high school pathway in the district. The school draws from a residential area of single-family homes and newer subdivisions within the town of Howard and the village of Suamico, communities that lean suburban in character despite the Green Bay mailing address.
The student body is a demographic profile that matters to families choosing a school primarily for its peer environment. Enrollment is substantial for an elementary building serving only through fourth grade. The racial and ethnic composition is heavily white, with very small shares of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, and a negligible Black and Native enrollment. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a low rate compared to many schools in Brown County and signals an economically modest but not high-poverty population. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the school's reporting, so a parent may want to ask the school about the share of students receiving special education services or English language support, as those figures are often relevant to understanding the school's full range of student needs.
On state assessments, Forest Glen's results are a clear strength, and the school sits at the top of the field when measured against other elementary schools in Brown County. On the Wisconsin Forward Exam, third and fourth graders turned in proficiency rates in both math and English language arts that are well above what many schools in the area post, with a notably high share of students reaching the proficient or advanced level. Fourth grade social studies performance is particularly strong, with the large majority of students scoring proficient or above. Science results, also tested in fourth grade, are solid but slightly below the school's own ELA and math marks, which is a common pattern. For a family weighing academic preparation, the data point to a school where most students are meeting the state's grade-level benchmarks and where the overall proficiency index places the school in the top tier among Brown County's elementary schools. Families should note that testing is only available for grades three and four, so the school's kindergarten through second grade instruction is not captured by these measures, and the high proficiency at the tested grades may partly reflect the selective population of students who arrive ready.
The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report, and there is no chronic absenteeism data available in this profile. The school's program offerings beyond the core curriculum were not listed in the available data, so it is unclear what enrichment or specials such as art, music, physical education, world language, or gifted programming are offered. Similarly, teacher-to-student ratios, per-pupil spending, and discipline data were not provided, all of which a parent may want to follow up on with the district office.
The housing context in the zip code that contains the school shows a market with home values that are above the state median, and the area has seen appreciation in recent years, which is consistent with the suburban character of Howard and Suamico. Rents are at a level that, combined with the local income profile, puts a moderate share of income toward housing, though a rent-to-mortgage comparison suggests that renting may be more affordable than buying in this part of the county. The school sits within the broader Green Bay metro area, which is anchored by healthcare employers such as Bellin Health and Aurora BayCare, along with logistics firms like Schneider National and the paper and meatpacking industries that have long defined the region. The city's population has held fairly steady with a slight recent dip, but the Howard-Suamico district's neighborhoods have been part of the northward suburban expansion from Green Bay proper.
No recent major district changes, such as referenda, boundary shifts, or curriculum overhauls, were found in publicly available sources for the Howard-Suamico School District, meaning the school's current programming and policy context appear to be stable for the near term.
Forest Glen is a school for a family that wants a tested track record of strong academic results in a low-diversity, moderate-income suburban setting, with most students performing at grade level or better. Its early-ending grade span means a child will transition to another elementary or intermediate school after fourth grade, which is something to plan for. The missing pieces on special education, English learner services, and enrichment programs are worth investigating directly, as the school's profile reads well on test scores but is quiet on the wraparound and support-side details that many families rely on day to day.
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