Excellent
#343 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
Forsythe Middle School
Middle School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI
An Ann Arbor Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1655 NEWPORT RD, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Math 55% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 64% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forsythe Middle School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forsythe Middle 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), 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
$115,513
Median home value
$455,100
Median rent
$1,760/mo
College educated
74.9%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48103; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slauson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Michigan Islamic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| High Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Localbased Speced ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 13 | 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.
Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #22 of 31
- District spending per student
- $19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forsythe Middle School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forsythe Middle School
Forsythe Middle School is a public middle school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 612 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forsythe Middle School
What grades does Forsythe Middle School serve?
Forsythe Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Forsythe Middle School?
Forsythe Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forsythe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forsythe Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forsythe Middle School rank in MI?
Forsythe Middle School ranks #343 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Forsythe Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forsythe Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Forsythe Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forsythe Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forsythe Middle School a charter school?
No, Forsythe Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forsythe Middle School a Title I school?
No, Forsythe Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forsythe Middle School?
23.9% of students at Forsythe Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (734) 994-1985
- Area population (ZIP 48103)
- 54,635
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 48103; 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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