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#1162 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 36% in state

Forest Park School

School · Forest Park School District · Crystal Falls, MI

A school in Crystal Falls, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

801 FOREST PKWY, Crystal Falls, MI 49920

  • Math 32% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 34% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$14,167
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Forest Park School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.7%

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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The neighborhood

Where Forest Park 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low124/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crystal Falls), 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

$61,028

Median home value

$119,800

Median rent

$916/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

90.4%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Forest Park School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,167NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Forest Park School is listed in Forest Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Forest Park School

Forest Park School is a public school in Crystal Falls, MI, part of Forest Park School District, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,162 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Forest Park School

What grades does Forest Park School serve?

Forest Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Forest Park School?

Forest Park School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park School?

The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Forest Park School rank in MI?

Forest Park School ranks #1,162 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Forest Park School's MySchoolScout rating?

Forest Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Park School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Park School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Forest Park School a charter school?

No, Forest Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Forest Park School a Title I school?

No, Forest Park School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Park School?

57.7% of students at Forest Park 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 – 12th
Enrollment
487
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Iron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 49920)
4,243
Area average commute
22.1 min
Area median age
56.4
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 49920; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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