Serving 193 students in grades 4-8, Forest Area Middle 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 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Area Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Fife Lake, MI, covering approximately 115.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 6.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 11.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Area Middle School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Learning to Lead'
School Rankings
Forest Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Area Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2503 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Area Middle School's ranking?
Forest Area Middle School is ranked #2503 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Forest Area Middle School?
193 students attend Forest Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Forest Area Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Area Middle School?
Forest Area Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forest Area Middle School offer ?
Forest Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Area Middle School part of?
Forest Area Middle School is part of Forest Area Community Schools.
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