Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Forest Academy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2648 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Forest Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Academy's ranking?
Forest Academy is ranked #2648 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Forest Academy?
66 students attend Forest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Forest Academy students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Academy?
Forest Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forest Academy offer ?
Forest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Academy part of?
Forest Academy is part of Forest Academy School District.
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