Very Good
#462 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
Forest Elementary School
Elementary School · Farmington Public School District · Farmington Hills, MI
A Farmington Public School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
34545 OLD TIMBER RD, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
- Math 59% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 68% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forest 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,101
Median home value
$383,200
Median rent
$1,743/mo
College educated
66.7%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48331; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Maples MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Farmington Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 722 | Compare → |
| Kenbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| St Fabian Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 238 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Farmington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #4 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Elementary School is listed in Farmington Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Elementary School
Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Farmington Hills, MI, part of Farmington Public School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Elementary School
What grades does Forest Elementary School serve?
Forest Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Elementary School rank in MI?
Forest Elementary School ranks #462 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Forest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Forest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Elementary School?
16.7% of students at Forest 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (248) 785-2068
- Area population (ZIP 48331)
- 22,033
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 48331; 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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