Middle Schools in Forest Hills Public Schools


Summary:

The Forest Hills Public Schools district in Michigan is home to 6 high-performing middle schools that serve grades 5-8. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several standouts that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.

Central Middle School is the district's top performer, consistently ranking in the top 3-14 middle schools in Michigan and earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. It boasts impressive proficiency rates of over 70% in core subjects like ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Northern Hills Middle School is another top-tier school, ranking 17-21 in the state with PSAT proficiency over 90% in ELA and 70%+ in Math. The district's Goodwillie Environmental School, a 5-6 grade magnet program, stands out with the highest test scores in the district, including 80%+ proficiency in ELA and Math.

While the Forest Hills Public Schools district as a whole performs exceptionally well, there are some areas for improvement. All schools in the district have a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which may indicate equity concerns that could be impacting student engagement and learning. However, the district maintains consistently high performance across its middle schools, demonstrating a strong focus on academic excellence.

District Detail

 620 Forest Hill Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

 (616) 493-8800

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 8,797

Primary Schools: 8
Middle Schools: 6
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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