Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Forest Park 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 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Park School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Crystal Falls, MI, covering approximately 637.5 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20 to 30 minutes and the furthest edge being about 25.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park School's student population of 481 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Forest Park 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 Park School is 0.17, 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
#1940 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
18%
Showing 1990–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
91%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park School's ranking?
Forest Park School is ranked #1940 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Forest Park School?
The graduation rate of Forest Park School is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Forest Park School?
481 students attend Forest Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Forest Park School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park School?
Forest Park School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forest Park School offer ?
Forest Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park School part of?
Forest Park School is part of Forest Park School District.
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