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#1979 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ada Vista Elementary School
Elementary School · Forest Hills Public Schools · Ada, MI
A Forest Hills Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7192 BRADFIELD AVE SE, Ada, MI 49301
- Math 50% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ada Vista Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ada Vista Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,008
Median home value
$510,000
Median rent
$2,074/mo
College educated
70.1%
Homeownership
94.8%
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–4 | 0.1 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| St Robert Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Ada Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Thornapple Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Forest Hills Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #17 of 17
- District spending per student
- $14,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ada Vista Elementary School is listed in Forest Hills Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ada Vista Elementary School
Ada Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ada, MI, part of Forest Hills Public Schools, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,979 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ada Vista Elementary School
What grades does Ada Vista Elementary School serve?
Ada Vista Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ada Vista Elementary School?
Ada Vista Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ada Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ada Vista Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ada Vista Elementary School rank in MI?
Ada Vista Elementary School ranks #1,979 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ada Vista Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ada Vista Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ada Vista Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ada Vista Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ada Vista Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ada Vista Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ada Vista Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ada Vista Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ada Vista Elementary School?
7.2% of students at Ada Vista Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (616) 493-8970
- Area population (ZIP 49301)
- 20,492
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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