Forest Area Community Schools School District
School District · Fife Lake, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,200
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,200
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Forest Area Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Forest Area Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Forest Area High School
Fife Lake · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fife Lake Elementary School
Fife Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forest Area Middle School
Fife Lake · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#468 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,200
+$617 vs Michigan median
District size
509 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Forest Area Community Schools ranks #468 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Forest Area Community Schools's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Forest Area High School (6.1/10), Fife Lake Elementary School (4.5/10), and Forest Area Middle School (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Forest Area Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Area High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Fife Lake Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Forest Area Middle School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Forest Area Community Schools
Forest Area Community Schools is a Fife Lake, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 509 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $15,200 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Forest Area Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forest Area High School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Forest Area Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 26.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Forest Area Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Forest Area Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Forest Area Community Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Fife Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 509
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Area Community Schools?
Forest Area Community Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Forest Area Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Forest Area Community Schools is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Forest Area Community Schools?
Forest Area Community Schools spends $15,200 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forest Area Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Forest Area Community Schools is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Forest Area Community Schools?
Forest Area High School is the highest-rated school in Forest Area Community Schools with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Forest Area Community Schools?
Across schools in Forest Area Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Forest Area Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Forest Area Community Schools has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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