Very Good
#528 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 17% in state
Central Woodlands 56 School
Middle School · Forest Hills Public Schools · Ada, MI
A Forest Hills Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 ALTA DALE AVE SE, Ada, MI 49301
- Math 67% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 72% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Woodlands 56 School score 70% 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 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
12.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Central Woodlands 56 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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 | 2.4 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Eastern Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Northern Trails 56 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 5–6 | 3.6 mi | 499 | 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
- #13 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 Woodlands 56 School is listed in Forest Hills Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Woodlands 56 School
Central Woodlands 56 School is a public middle school in Ada, MI, part of Forest Hills Public Schools, serving approximately 451 students in grades 5th-6th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #528 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Woodlands 56 School
What grades does Central Woodlands 56 School serve?
Central Woodlands 56 School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Central Woodlands 56 School?
Central Woodlands 56 School has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Woodlands 56 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Woodlands 56 School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Woodlands 56 School rank in MI?
Central Woodlands 56 School ranks #528 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Central Woodlands 56 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Woodlands 56 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Woodlands 56 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Woodlands 56 School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Central Woodlands 56 School a charter school?
No, Central Woodlands 56 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Woodlands 56 School a Title I school?
No, Central Woodlands 56 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Woodlands 56 School?
12.6% of students at Central Woodlands 56 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.0%
- Phone
- (616) 493-8790
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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