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Forest Elementary School

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Forest Elementary School ranks 238 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

238^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Forest Elementary School in Farmington Hills, MI, serves 404 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the highly rated Farmington Public School District. The school has earned a consistent 4-star rating and currently ranks in the 84th percentile statewide, a significant improvement from its 75th percentile ranking just a few years ago.

Forest Elementary's standout strength is English Language Arts (ELA). In the most recent school year, proficiency rates ranged from 55.9% in 3rd grade to 67.6% in 5th grade—well above both district and state averages. This literacy focus is a consistent pattern, with 5th graders reaching an impressive 72.5% proficiency in a prior year. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.4%, compared to the district average of 22.3% and state average of 27.9%. This suggests a highly engaged student body and supportive family environment. Forest also performs exceptionally well for specific student groups, including female students, African American students, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds, all of whom have earned top percentile rankings in recent years.

While Forest excels in reading, 4th-grade math is an area for improvement, with proficiency rates dipping below district averages in recent years. However, this is a minor concern given the school's overall upward trajectory. Compared to nearby district schools like Hillside Elementary School, Beechview Elementary School, and Kenbrook Elementary School, Forest ranks significantly higher. While the Farmington STEAM Academy outperforms Forest, it is a magnet school with a different admissions process. Forest's strong performance, combined with its high per-student spending of $18,275 and excellent attendance, makes it a standout choice for families seeking a well-resourced and effective elementary education in the Farmington Hills area.

404

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,275

Per pupil spending ?

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

34545 Old Timber Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48331-1444

(248) 785-2068

District: Farmington Public School District

Students who attend Forest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Warner Middle School
High:	North Farmington High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.8%

African American:

18.6%

Asian:

5.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (56% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg48%

Michigan avg38%

238^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 23% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 9Elementary Schools in the Farmington Public School District

145^th of 625Farmington Public School District among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	81.9	238 of 1492	84.0%	★★★★☆
2025	77.3	303 of 1488	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	323 of 1486	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	373 of 1470	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	74.5	282 of 1344	79.0%	★★★★☆
2021	77.5	204 of 1153	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	78.4	254 of 1408	82.0%	★★★★☆
2018	78.1	304 of 1448	79.0%	★★★★☆
2017	70.1	355 of 1466	75.8%	★★★★☆
2016	73.5	354 of 1548	77.1%	★★★★☆
2015	88.2	125 of 1580	92.1%	★★★★★
2014	86.5	136 of 1533	91.1%	★★★★★
2013	89.6	84 of 1563	94.6%	★★★★★
2012	86.8	137 of 1566	91.3%	★★★★★
2011	80.3	178 of 1552	88.5%	★★★★☆
2010	78.5	191 of 1552	87.7%	★★★★☆
2009	80.3	192 of 1589	87.9%	★★★★☆
2008	85.5	57 of 1577	96.4%	★★★★★
2007	87.8	26 of 1565	98.3%	★★★★★
2006	90.3	4 of 1545	99.7%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	34 of 369	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	82.1	28 of 348	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	8 of 321	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	80.8	50 of 475	89.5%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	51.7	63 of 101	37.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	87.3	117 of 1343	91.3%	★★★★★
2025	78.1	237 of 1338	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.4	313 of 1342	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	69.8	311 of 1321	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	74.7	214 of 1106	80.7%	★★★★☆
2021	73.9	166 of 902	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	72.6	252 of 1171	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	76.9	289 of 1443	80.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	78.8	183 of 1352	86.5%	★★★★☆
2025	90.2	54 of 1346	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	67.0	331 of 1381	76.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.2	379 of 1350	71.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.3	262 of 1397	81.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	453 of 1372	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.3	406 of 1366	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	405 of 1347	69.9%	★★★★☆
2023	64.7	426 of 1334	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.2	384 of 1139	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.2	251 of 915	72.6%	★★★★☆
2019	79.7	185 of 1196	84.5%	★★★★☆
2018	75.6	324 of 1446	77.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	84.2	171 of 1199	85.7%	★★★★☆
2025	71.6	306 of 1206	74.6%	★★★★☆
2024	67.1	357 of 1204	70.3%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	336 of 1198	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	70.9	277 of 1102	74.9%	★★★★☆
2021	80.3	144 of 1005	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	72.1	267 of 1128	76.3%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	334 of 1253	73.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)91st percentile+7 vs school

African American (2025)91st percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)86th percentile~ school

White (2026)86th percentile~ school

Male (2026)67th percentile-17 vs school

Asian (2018)38th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts62%+21 vs state

Math54%+16 vs state

Science53%+13 vs state

Social Studies44%+17 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, July 29, 2017

Awesome school. My 2 kids went there and I love the safety and teachers. Close Quote

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

I'm not impressed with the school's leadership. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest Elementary School	Public	K-5	34545 Old Timber Rd	Farmington Hills	48331	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 785-2068	404	26	15.7	11.4%	274 (67.8%)	75 (18.6%)	15 (3.7%)	24 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	81.9	238^th of 1492 public elementary schools	84.0%		77.3	303^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	79.6%	65			55.9	60.8	67.6			69.5	46.8	50.0			52.9		44.1		$18,275	$532	$17,743
Kenbrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	32130 Bonnet Hill Rd	Farmington Hills	48334	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 489-3711	388	24	16.1	26.5%	185 (47.7%)	105 (27.1%)	28 (7.2%)	47 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.9%)	59.6	564^th of 1492 public elementary schools	62.2%		68.1	441^st of 1488 public elementary schools	70.4%	123			35.4	53.1	46.4			41.5	56.3	42.9			42.9		25.0		$19,538	$568	$18,969
Farmington STEAM Academy	Public	K-8	32800 W 12 Mile Rd	Farmington Hills	48334	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 785-2070	714	37	19.4	9.7%	281 (39.4%)	121 (16.9%)	20 (2.8%)	236 (33.1%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.3%)	92.6	92^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	93.8%		88.1	156^th of 1488 public elementary schools	89.5%	64	91.6	71.1	63.6	65.8	64.6	57.5	59.3	86.8	72.2	62.0	61.3	65.4	65.8	74.1	49.4	81.2	$15,094	$510	$14,584
Sheiko Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3380 Orchard Lake Rd	Orchard Lake	48324	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 865-6370	534	39	13.5	30.0%	203 (38.0%)	209 (39.1%)	53 (9.9%)	44 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.3%)	44.6	784^th of 1492 public elementary schools	47.5%		53.6	666^th of 1488 public elementary schools	55.2%	118			29.5	34.1	45.1			39.5	33.7	29.6			31.7		37.8		$17,323	$674	$16,649
Hillside Elementary School	Public	K-5	36801 W 11 Mile Rd	Farmington Hills	48335	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 489-3773	682	39	17.3	16.6%	273 (40.0%)	135 (19.8%)	28 (4.1%)	205 (30.1%)	15 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.7%)	71.4	386^th of 1492 public elementary schools	74.1%		68	444^th of 1488 public elementary schools	70.2%	58			43.8	45.7	52.6			59.4	51.4	46.9			49.0		40.8		$16,383	$556	$15,827
Beechview Elementary School	Public	K-5	26850 Westmeath Ct	Farmington Hills	48334	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 489-3655	366	25	14.8	29.5%	180 (49.2%)	115 (31.4%)	17 (4.6%)	24 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.2%)	65.5	485^th of 1492 public elementary schools	67.5%		45.3	786^th of 1488 public elementary schools	47.2%	301			43.5	56.1	58.1			53.6	58.9	27.9			41.9		25.6		$18,567	$721	$17,845
Doherty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3575 Walnut Lake Rd	West Bloomfield	48323	Oakland County	West Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 865-6020	476	31	15.5	27.7%	196 (41.2%)	195 (41.0%)	20 (4.2%)	31 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	31 (6.5%)	38.3	886^th of 1492 public elementary schools	40.6%		35	936^th of 1488 public elementary schools	37.1%	50			32.3	39.7	38.6			36.9	32.8	30.0			28.6		20.0		$16,145	$669	$15,476
Pleasant Lake Elementary School	Public	K-5	4900 Halsted Rd	West Bloomfield	48323	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 956-2800	461	34	13.6	48.6%	287 (62.3%)	99 (21.5%)	23 (5.0%)	32 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.3%)	67.7	438^th of 1492 public elementary schools	70.6%		59.1	578^th of 1488 public elementary schools	61.2%	140			46.9	41.5	54.2			66.2	41.0	36.1			53.0		39.8		$16,758	$1,261	$15,498
Wood Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	28400 Harwich Dr	Farmington Hills	48334	Oakland County	Farmington Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 785-2077	434	28	15.5	34.6%	152 (35.0%)	212 (48.8%)	23 (5.3%)	19 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.2%)	44.3	790^th of 1492 public elementary schools	47.1%		40.6	857^th of 1488 public elementary schools	42.4%	67			36.4	28.9	51.6			37.3	32.9	31.3			36.4		27.7		$18,008	$663	$17,344
Meadowbrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	29200 Meadowbrook Rd	Novi	48377	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 956-2700	518	35	14.7	51.0%	209 (40.3%)	125 (24.1%)	59 (11.4%)	79 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.1%)	38.2	887^th of 1492 public elementary schools	40.5%		32.1	979^th of 1488 public elementary schools	34.2%	92			34.2	38.0	35.9			39.5	40.9	25.9			23.5		18.5		$14,494	$1,159	$13,335

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Elementary School

How many students attend Forest Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 404 students attended Forest Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Forest Elementary School?

Students at Forest Elementary School are 68% White, 19% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Forest Elementary School in?

Farmington Public School District

What schools do graduates of Forest Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Forest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Warner Middle School
High : North Farmington High School

Is Forest Elementary School a good school?

Forest Elementary School ranks 238^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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