Excellent
#298 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Eastern Middle School
Middle School · Forest Hills Public Schools · Ada, MI
A Forest Hills Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2200 PETTIS AVE NE, Ada, MI 49301
- Math 65% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastern Middle 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 26 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 69% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.2%
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.
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Where Eastern 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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 | 2.5 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Northern Hills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Northern Trails 56 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 5–6 | 3.0 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
- #8 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
Eastern Middle School is listed in Forest Hills Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastern Middle School
Eastern Middle School is a public middle school in Ada, MI, part of Forest Hills Public Schools, serving approximately 561 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #298 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastern Middle School
What grades does Eastern Middle School serve?
Eastern Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eastern Middle School?
Eastern Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastern Middle School rank in MI?
Eastern Middle School ranks #298 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Eastern Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastern Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Eastern Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastern Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eastern Middle School a charter school?
No, Eastern Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastern Middle School a Title I school?
No, Eastern Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastern Middle School?
13.2% of students at Eastern 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (616) 493-8850
- 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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