Northern Trails 56 School

Public 5-6

 3777 Leonard St NE
       Grand Rapids, MI  49525-3369


(616) 493-8990

District: Forest Hills Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,460 Help


Students who attend Northern Trails 56 School usually attend:

High:    Northern High School

Feeder schools for Northern Trails 56 School:

Elementary:    Collins Elementary School
    Meadow Brook Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.8%
Asian:
10.9%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.5% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.8%), Asian (10.9%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northern Trails 56 School is 17.1, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northern Trails 56 School is $13,460. 3 middle schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Northern Trails 56 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forest Hills Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills Public Schools 15th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Northern Trails 56 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 282 2 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1999 558 15 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 523 10 25 8 2 n/a n/a 28 596
2001 527 15 40 6 4 n/a n/a 0 592
2002 568 13 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 568 13 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 480 17 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 342 17 23 1 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 320 31 39 12 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 297 32 59 10 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2008 294 29 45 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 376
2009 418 31 45 12 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2010 415 34 47 16 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2011 422 34 51 13 0 0 0 0 520
2012 413 40 52 16 1 0 6 0 528
2013 403 36 53 32 1 2 12 0 539
2014 409 23 61 41 1 1 25 0 561
2015 399 30 58 31 1 1 35 0 555
2016 410 28 60 33 0 1 35 0 567
2017 396 32 57 38 0 0 31 0 554
2018 382 29 53 37 0 1 34 0 536
2019 386 30 42 26 0 1 29 0 514
2020 384 34 43 34 0 0 31 0 526
2021 357 22 40 37 0 0 37 0 493
2022 357 29 40 31 1 0 36 0 494
2023 329 25 52 35 1 0 36 0 478

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Northern Trails 56 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 303 21.0 14.4 0
1999 594 42.0 14.1 2.2
2000 596 44.6 12.7 7.2
2001 592 41.3 14.3 9.3
2002 593 37.7 15.7 6.9
2003 593 37.7 15.7 6.9
2004 518 39.8 13.0 7.7
2005 384 26.5 14.5 12.5
2006 403 27.2 14.8 14.9
2007 399 27.7 14.4 18.5
2008 376 29.2 12.9 13.8
2009 507 33.4 15.2 12
2010 513 34.6 14.8 12.3
2011 520 34.7 14.9 12.1
2012 528 34.0 15.5 13.8
2013 539 31.2 17.2 15.2
2014 561 33.9 16.5 13.9
2015 555 33.0 16.8 11.2
2016 567 33.0 17.1 8.8
2017 554 30.7 18.0 10.1
2018 536 29.8 17.9 14.7
2019 514 30.1 17.0 14.6
2020 526 29.1 18.0 16.3
2021 493 27.5 17.9 16
2022 494 26.5 18.6 16.8
2023 478 27.8 17.1 16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Northern Trails 56 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 303 21.0 14.4 0
1999 594 42.0 14.1 2.2
2000 596 44.6 12.7 7.2
2001 592 41.3 14.3 9.3
2002 593 37.7 15.7 6.9
2003 593 37.7 15.7 6.9
2004 518 39.8 13.0 7.7
2005 384 26.5 14.5 12.5
2006 403 27.2 14.8 14.9
2007 399 27.7 14.4 18.5
2008 376 29.2 12.9 13.8
2009 507 33.4 15.2 12
2010 513 34.6 14.8 12.3
2011 520 34.7 14.9 12.1
2012 528 34.0 15.5 13.8
2013 539 31.2 17.2 15.2
2014 561 33.9 16.5 13.9
2015 555 33.0 16.8 11.2
2016 567 33.0 17.1 8.8
2017 554 30.7 18.0 10.1
2018 536 29.8 17.9 14.7
2019 514 30.1 17.0 14.6
2020 526 29.1 18.0 16.3
2021 493 27.5 17.9 16
2022 494 26.5 18.6 16.8
2023 478 27.8 17.1 16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Northern Trails 56 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $517 (4.9%) $10,076 (95.1%) $10,593
2020 $653 (6.2%) $9,828 (93.8%) $10,480
2021 $1,140 (10.0%) $10,249 (90.0%) $11,389
2022 $784 (6.6%) $11,151 (93.4%) $11,934
2023 $1,430 (10.6%) $12,030 (89.4%) $13,460

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Northern Trails 56 School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Trails 56 School)65.461.8
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Public Schools)72.274.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Northern Trails 56 School)61.452.9
 8.5%
   5th Grade Math (Forest Hills Public Schools)64.463.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Northern Trails 56 School)23.432.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Forest Hills Public Schools)29.643.3
 13.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northern Trails 56 School)6967.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Public Schools)67.768.8
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Northern Trails 56 School)64.364.5
 0.2%
   6th Grade Math (Forest Hills Public Schools)64.264.2
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students514478
 7%
African American3025
 16.7%
American Indian01
Asian4252
 23.8%
Hispanic2635
 34.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White386329
 14.8%
Two or More Races2936
 24.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.6%16.5%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Trails 56 School

Students at Northern Trails 56 School are 69% White, 11% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Northern Trails 56 School.

Students who attend Northern Trails 56 School usually go on to attend Northern High School


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