Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forrest G Averill 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forrest G. Averill School serves the southwest part of Lansing, MI, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forrest G Averill School's student population of 232 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forrest G Averill 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 Forrest G Averill School is 0.75, which is more 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
#2717 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrest G Averill School's ranking?
Forrest G Averill School is ranked #2717 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Forrest G Averill School often compared to?
Forrest G Averill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest View School, Dwight Rich School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Forrest G Averill School?
232 students attend Forrest G Averill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Forrest G Averill School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forrest G Averill School?
Forrest G Averill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forrest G Averill School offer ?
Forrest G Averill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forrest G Averill School part of?
Forrest G Averill School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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