Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forest View 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest View School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest View School's student population of 265 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Forest View School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest View School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2057 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
32%
18%
White
30%
63%
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
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest View School's ranking?
Forest View School is ranked #2057 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Forest View School often compared to?
Forest View Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North School, Cavanaugh School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Forest View School?
265 students attend Forest View School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Forest View School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest View School?
Forest View School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest View School offer ?
Forest View School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest View School part of?
Forest View School is part of Lansing Public School District.
School Reviews
4 12/14/2020
Forestview has great staff and was very helpful to my grandkids and helped them learn and grow.
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