Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Forrest G Averill 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 82% 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: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forrest G Averill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Forrest G Averill School's student population of 169 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forrest G Averill School is 0.74, 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)30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
40%
18%
White
18%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forrest G Averill School often compared to?
Forrest G Averill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kendon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Forrest G Averill School?
169 students attend Forrest G Averill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Forrest G Averill School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest G Averill School?
Forrest G Averill School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forrest G Averill School offer ?
Forrest G Averill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Forrest G Averill School part of?
Forrest G Averill School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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