Forest Hills Public Schools District
- 6590 CASCADE RD SE
- GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
- (616) 493-8800
23 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 100.0% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,190 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 17.0 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | - |
| Number of Students | 10,101 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 596 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.0% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 99.2% | 94.8% | |
| 2008 | 99.2% | 91.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.8% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 98.1% | 89.8% | |
| 2008 | 95.3% | 86.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 94.5% | 83.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 81.6% | 61.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.2% | 91.5% | |
| 2009 | 99.1% | 92.3% | |
| 2008 | 98.2% | 87.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.7% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 97.1% | 84.1% | |
| 2008 | 95.1% | 82.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.7% | 47.2% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 67.1% | 44.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 94.3% | 76.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.3% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 95.9% | 79.5% | |
| 2008 | 95.6% | 76.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 97.0% | 85.2% | |
| 2008 | 96.2% | 81.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.3% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 95.7% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 96.3% | 83.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 94.9% | 78.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 87.0% | 63.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.4% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 97.1% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 95.2% | 79.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.7% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 80.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.3% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 94.4% | 73.4% | |
| 2008 | 93.6% | 73.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 95.3% | 79.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 93.9% | 75.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.1% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 96.9% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 96.4% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.4% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.4% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 93.5% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.3% | 47.8% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 94.6% | 77.9% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 94.5% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.7% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.4% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 97.4% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 93.4% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.1% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 93.4% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 94.5% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 94.5% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 95.1% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.3% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 94.6% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 93.6% | 72.4% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.2% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 81.1% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 75.9% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.9% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 79.7% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 84.3% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.3% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 81.8% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 80.9% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.9% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 93.7% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 94.2% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.2% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 73.3% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 69.4% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 78.2% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 79.7% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 10,101 | 17.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 849 |
| 1st Grade Students | 698 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 724 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 724 |
| 4th Grade Students | 783 |
| 5th Grade Students | 787 |
| 6th Grade Students | 773 |
| 7th Grade Students | 792 |
| 8th Grade Students | 778 |
| 9th Grade Students | 806 |
| 10th Grade Students | 800 |
| 11th Grade Students | 809 |
| 12th Grade Students | 819 |
| Ungraded Students | 18 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 690 |
| Hispanic | 159 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 376 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 8,894 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,261 |
| Female | 4,881 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 596 | 17.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 19 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 218 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 273 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 86 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 141 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 17 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 24 |
| Elementary | 9 |
| Secondary | 15 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 12 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 390 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| School Administrators | 29 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 80 |
| Student Support Services | 43 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 222 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $122,976,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $57,948,000 | 47.1% |
| Property Tax | $41,820,000 | 34.0% |
| Other School Systems | $6,123,000 | 5.0% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $136,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $2,068,000 | 1.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $808,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Sales and Services | $2,085,000 | 1.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $213,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $52,000 | 0.04% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,338,000 | 2.7% |
| Private Contributions | $300,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,005,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $64,271,000 | 52.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $60,883,000 | 49.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,929,000 | 2.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $307,000 | 0.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $4,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch Programs | $73,000 | 0.06% |
| Other Programs | $75,000 | 0.06% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $757,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $259,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $148,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $309,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Other | $39,000 | 0.03% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $92,100,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $60,045,000 | 65.2% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $29,501,000 | 32.0% |
| Student Support | $3,730,000 | 3.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,776,000 | 2.3% |
| General Administration Support | $771,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $5,386,000 | 4.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $9,418,000 | 7.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,072,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Support Services | $3,348,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,554,000 | 2.8% |
| Food Services | $2,554,000 | 2.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 100.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 743 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 6 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 30 | 0.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Forest Hills Public Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 18
- Students: 10,101
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 596
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| ADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
731 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI Public | KG-4 | 452 | 15.6 |  Review This School |
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| ADA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7192 Bradfield Ave Se
Ada, MI Public | KG-4 | 516 | 20.2 | Review This School |
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| CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5810 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI Public | 7-8 | 664 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| CENTRAL WOODLANDS 5 / 6 SCHOOL | ||||
400 Alta Dale Ave Se
Ada, MI Public | 5-6 | 597 | 16.9 |  4 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4368 Heather Ln Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-4 | 460 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2200 Pettis Ave Ne
Ada, MI Public | 9-12 | 942 | 18.9 |  5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| EASTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2200 Pettis Ave Ne
Ada, MI Public | 7-8 | 388 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| FOREST HILLS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
5901 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 1,327 | 18.3 |  2.5 out of 5 11 Reviews |
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| FOREST HILLS NORTHERN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3801 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 9-12 | 965 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| FOREST HILLS TRANSITION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
3787 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | Unknown | - | - | Review This School |
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| GOODWILLIE ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOOL | ||||
8400 2 Mile Rd Ne
Ada, MI Public | 5-6 | 100 | 23.6 | Review This School |
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| KNAPP FOREST SCHOOL | ||||
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-6 | 676 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| MEADOW BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1450 Forest Hill Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-4 | 473 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| NORTHERN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3775 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 7-8 | 518 | 19.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTHERN TRAILS 5 / 6 SCHOOL | ||||
3777 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | 5-6 | 513 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| ORCHARD VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2770 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-6 | 568 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| PINE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3250 Redford Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-4 | 553 | 19.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| THORNAPPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI Public | KG-4 | 430 | 18.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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