Very Good
#412 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 13% in state
Forest Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Hudsonville Public School District · Hudsonville, MI
A Hudsonville Public School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1645 32ND AVE, Hudsonville, MI 49426
- Math 68% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 61% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Grove Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (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
32.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forest Grove 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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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
$106,981
Median home value
$338,100
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49426; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 3–5 | 2.3 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Jamestown Lower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–2 | 2.5 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| South Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| St Marys Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–6 | 4.8 mi | 38 | 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.
Hudsonville Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Grove Elementary School is listed in Hudsonville Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Grove Elementary School
Forest Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hudsonville, MI, part of Hudsonville Public School District, serving approximately 243 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Grove Elementary School
What grades does Forest Grove Elementary School serve?
Forest Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Grove Elementary School?
Forest Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Grove Elementary School rank in MI?
Forest Grove Elementary School ranks #412 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Forest Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Grove Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forest Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forest Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Grove Elementary School?
32.5% of students at Forest Grove 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (616) 896-9429
- Area population (ZIP 49426)
- 39,986
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 49426; 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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