Forest Academy
Tel:
(269)488-2315
- Forest Academy serves 195 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Forest Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Forest Academy's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 195 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Forest Academy's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Forest Academy is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1830 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 8% | 18% |
| White | 71% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Forest Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Forest Academy is Valley Center School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valley Center School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valley Center School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalamazoo Valley Center School Grades: 1-12 | 33 students
0.8 miles
3122 Lake St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269)388-9494 0.8 1-12 33 - Kalamazoo Comstock High School Grades: 9-12 | 459 students
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2107 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269)250-8700 1.7 9-12 459 - Kalamazoo Milwood Magnet School Grades: 6-8 | 735 students
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2916 Konkle St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)337-0670 2.0 6-8 735 - Kalamazoo Northeastern Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 245 students
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2433 Gertrude St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269)337-0690 2.0 K-5 245 - Kalamazoo Edison Environmental Science Academy Grades: K-5 | 301 students
2.1 miles
924 Russell St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)337-0550 2.1 K-5 301
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