Summary:
Boon, Michigan, is home to a single public elementary school, Forest View Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Cadillac Area Public Schools district.
For parents, the standout takeaway is that Forest View is a consistently high-performing school that beats both district and state averages in every subject and grade level tested. The most impressive results are in upper-elementary math, where 4th graders post a 71.4% proficiency rate (compared to 39.4% statewide) and 5th graders hit 62.2% (versus 32.2% statewide)—essentially double the state average. The school also shines in 5th grade social studies (45.9% vs. 27.5% statewide) and science (62.2% vs. 40% statewide). Even in English language arts, where many schools struggle, Forest View outperforms the state by 7.6 to 13.5 percentage points across grades 3-5. This consistent excellence is particularly notable because nearly half of the students (49.81%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school still ranks in the 81st percentile statewide and has improved its ranking for three straight years, jumping from 351st to 290th in Michigan.
While the overall picture is very positive, there are a couple of areas to watch. Third-grade math proficiency (45.5%) is only slightly above the state average and actually declined from the prior year, suggesting a possible transition challenge before students hit their stride in 4th and 5th grade. Chronic absenteeism, at 22.2%, affects roughly one in five students—though this is better than both the district (24.7%) and state (27.9%) averages. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1 and per-student spending of $14,134, the school appears to use its resources effectively. For parents, Forest View offers a strong, well-rounded education with exceptional math and social studies programs, a clear upward trajectory, and a dedicated approach to helping students succeed despite moderate poverty levels in the community.
Thank you for your feedback!