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#1765 of 3,192 schools in MI
Forest View School
Elementary School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3119 STONELEIGH DR, Lansing, MI 48910
- Math 25% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest View School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2017, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forest View 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansing), 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
$52,154
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48910; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beekman CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Lansing Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Lyons SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Lansing Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 537 | 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.
Lansing Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #4 of 23
- District spending per student
- $19,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest View School is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest View School
Forest View School is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 265 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,765 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest View School
What grades does Forest View School serve?
Forest View School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Forest View School?
Forest View School has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest View School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest View School rank in MI?
Forest View School ranks #1,765 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Forest View School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest View School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Forest View School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest View School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest View School a charter school?
No, Forest View School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest View School a Title I school?
No, Forest View School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest View School?
89.1% of students at Forest View 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.5%
- Phone
- (517) 755-1330
- Area population (ZIP 48910)
- 32,801
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 48910; 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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