Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Forest View School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest View School's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest View School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
31%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forest View School often compared to?
Forest View Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North School, Cavanaugh School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Forest View School?
225 students attend Forest View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Forest View School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest View School?
Forest View School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest View School offer ?
Forest View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Forest View School part of?
Forest View School is part of Lansing Public School District.
School Reviews
4 12/14/2020
Forestview has great staff and was very helpful to my grandkids and helped them learn and grow.
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