Excellent
#358 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
Central Middle School
Middle School · Forest Hills Public Schools · Ada, MI
A Forest Hills Public Schools middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5810 ADA DR SE, Ada, MI 49301
- Math 72% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 82% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Middle School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
13.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Central Middle 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Eastern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Northern Hills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 4.1 mi | 534 | 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.
Forest Hills Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Central Middle School is listed in Forest Hills Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a public middle school in Ada, MI, part of Forest Hills Public Schools, serving approximately 510 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Middle School
What grades does Central Middle School serve?
Central Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Middle School rank in MI?
Central Middle School ranks #358 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Middle School?
13.3% of students at Central Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (616) 493-8750
- 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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