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#1154 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Forest View Elementary School
Elementary School · Cadillac Area Public Schools · Boon, MI
A Cadillac Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7840 S 25 Mile Rd, Boon, MI 49618
- Math 54% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 59% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest View Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forest View 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average481/100K
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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
$49,712
Median home value
$152,300
Median rent
$1,313/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Cadillac Area Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 584 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | Not available | 489 | 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.
Cadillac Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest View Elementary School is listed in Cadillac Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest View Elementary School
Forest View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boon, MI, part of Cadillac Area Public Schools, serving approximately 250 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest View Elementary School
What grades does Forest View Elementary School serve?
Forest View Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest View Elementary School?
Forest View Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest View Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest View Elementary School rank in MI?
Forest View Elementary School ranks #1,154 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Forest View Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest View Elementary 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 View Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest View Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest View Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forest View Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest View Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forest View Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest View Elementary School?
62.0% of students at Forest View 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
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wexford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (231) 876-5100
- Area population (ZIP 49618)
- 829
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 49618; 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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