Forest Elementary School vs. Farmington Steam Academy
Should I attend Forest Elementary School or Farmington Steam Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Farmington Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 630 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Farmington Steam Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
416 students
630 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#148 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
64
Grade 1 Students
70
65
Grade 2 Students
65
70
Grade 3 Students
58
69
Grade 4 Students
70
68
Grade 5 Students
79
68
Grade 6 Students
-
69
Grade 7 Students
-
81
Grade 8 Students
-
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
28%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
16%
17%
% White
69%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
