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Forest Elementary School

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Forest Elementary School ranks 609 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

609^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Forest Elementary School in Riverview, MI, is a mid-sized public school serving 395 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Riverview Community School District. The school has been on a clear upward trajectory, climbing from a 2-star to a 3-star rating and improving its statewide ranking from the 37th percentile to the 59th percentile over the past two years.

Forest Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school within its own district, outpacing Huntington Elementary School (54th percentile) and Memorial Elementary School (37th percentile). The school shows particular strength in 4th-grade math, where 42% of students are proficient—well above the district average of 31.3%—and in 5th-grade social studies, where 34.9% proficiency beats both district and state averages. Perhaps most notably, the school has seen a dramatic improvement in male student performance, jumping from the 22nd percentile to the 64th percentile in a single year. Chronic absenteeism is also remarkably low at 13.3%, less than half the state average of 27.9%, suggesting a strong culture of attendance that likely supports academic gains.

While the school excels in several areas, parents should be aware of a dip in 5th-grade math proficiency, where only 30.2% of students meet standards compared to 46.8% in 3rd grade—a pattern that suggests a possible transition challenge. It's also worth noting that Grosse Ile Elementary School, located just a few miles away in the Grosse Ile Township Schools district, posts significantly higher proficiency rates, though that school serves a very different demographic profile. For families considering Forest Elementary, the school's consistent improvement, low absenteeism, and standout performance within its district make it a compelling choice in the Riverview area.

395

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,172

Per pupil spending ?

37.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

19400 Hampton St
Riverview, MI 48193-7814

(734) 479-2550

District: Riverview Community School District

Students who attend Forest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Seitz Middle School
High:	Riverview Community High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.0%

African American:

8.9%

Hispanic:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Michigan median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg36%

Michigan avg38%

609^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Riverview Community School District

285^th of 625Riverview Community 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	56.1	609 of 1492	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.6	870 of 1488	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.4	943 of 1486	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.0	835 of 1470	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.6	623 of 1344	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.3	739 of 1153	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	39.2	848 of 1408	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.7	650 of 1448	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.9	598 of 1466	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.9	697 of 1548	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.9	645 of 1580	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.7	436 of 1533	71.6%	★★★★☆
2013	65.1	536 of 1563	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.0	670 of 1566	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	76.4	305 of 1552	80.3%	★★★★☆
2010	76.3	271 of 1552	82.5%	★★★★☆
2009	72.5	421 of 1589	73.5%	★★★★☆
2008	83.9	94 of 1577	94.0%	★★★★★
2007	79.2	211 of 1565	86.5%	★★★★☆
2006	78.3	218 of 1545	85.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	43.6	703 of 1343	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.9	697 of 1338	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	792 of 1342	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.6	650 of 1321	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.0	643 of 1106	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.7	649 of 902	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.4	785 of 1171	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.8	542 of 1443	62.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	40.3	785 of 1352	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.3	819 of 1346	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.7	913 of 1381	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.5	867 of 1350	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.7	600 of 1099	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.9	360 of 749	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.8	784 of 1134	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.9	711 of 1397	49.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	491 of 1372	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	26.5	990 of 1366	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.2	1049 of 1347	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.8	915 of 1334	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.6	526 of 1139	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.0	634 of 915	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.7	800 of 1196	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.8	761 of 1446	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	52.1	560 of 1199	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.1	808 of 1206	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.0	972 of 1204	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.9	837 of 1198	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.1	650 of 1102	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.7	738 of 1005	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.6	817 of 1128	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.1	669 of 1253	46.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Male (2026)64th percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)53rd percentile-6 vs school

Female (2026)48th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)42nd percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts44%+3 vs state

Math40%~ state avg

Science40%~ state avg

Social Studies35%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19400 Hampton St	Riverview	48193	Wayne County	Riverview Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 479-2550	395	20	20.2	37.2%	316 (80.0%)	35 (8.9%)	25 (6.3%)	11 (2.8%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	56.1	609^th of 1492 public elementary schools	59.2%		39.6	870^th of 1488 public elementary schools	41.5%	261	40.5	49.4	41.3	46.8	42.0	30.2	39.7	34.9	$14,172	$601	$13,570
Riverview Early Childhood Center	Public, Magnet	PK-K	19400 Hampton St	Riverview	48193	Wayne County	Riverview Community School District	No	Yes	No	No	(734) 486-7603	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13425 Colvin St	Riverview	48193	Wayne County	Riverview Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 285-4080	435	23	19.3	55.4%	331 (76.1%)	36 (8.3%)	58 (13.3%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34.6	933^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	37.5%		37	908^th of 1488 public elementary schools	39.0%	25	28.6	33.3	43.3	37.7	11.5	21.7	38.3	26.7	$12,816	$903	$11,912
Huntington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17752 Kennebec St	Riverview	48193	Wayne County	Riverview Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 283-4820	328	22	15.2	45.1%	249 (75.9%)	47 (14.3%)	23 (7.0%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51	681^st of 1492 public elementary schools	54.4%		30.8	1002^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	32.7%	321	39.6	64.8	41.9	37.5	48.1	27.9	34.9	11.6	$14,942	$620	$14,323
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Harrison Ave	Trenton	48183	Wayne County	Trenton Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 676-2177	617	33	18.8	28.4%	536 (86.9%)	12 (1.9%)	45 (7.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	74.5	343^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	77.0%		65.4	487^th of 1488 public elementary schools	67.3%	144	57.0	45.5	61.2	67.3	62.4	30.1	53.9	35.3	$14,508	$589	$13,919
Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16500 McCann St	Southgate	48195	Wayne County	Southgate Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 246-4644	359	22	16.5	63.8%	241 (67.1%)	36 (10.0%)	51 (14.2%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.3%)	45.8	764^th of 1492 public elementary schools	48.8%		63.6	513^th of 1488 public elementary schools	65.5%	251	22.4	48.3	44.6	43.9	46.7	33.9	32.1	16.1	$19,493	$1,368	$18,125
Yake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	16400 Carter Rd	Woodhaven	48183	Wayne County	Woodhaven-Brownstown School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 692-2230	373	26	14.3	34.0%	264 (70.8%)	40 (10.7%)	32 (8.6%)	21 (5.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	89.3	143^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	90.4%		88.4	148^th of 1488 public elementary schools	90.1%	5	59.2	65.0		63.4	71.3				$19,120	$923	$18,197
Monroe Elementary School	Public	K-5	1501 Grove St	Wyandotte	48192	Wayne County	Wyandotte School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 759-5800	349	22	16.1	58.7%	272 (77.9%)	19 (5.4%)	46 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	48.8	717^th of 1492 public elementary schools	51.9%		38.9	881^st of 1488 public elementary schools	40.8%	164	30.9	57.4	39.0	48.1	38.3	26.8	35.0	24.4	$17,043	$1,060	$15,983
Fordline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14775 Fordline St	Southgate	48195	Wayne County	Southgate Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 246-4640	308	21	14.8	74.0%	182 (59.1%)	48 (15.6%)	62 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.2%)	21.9	1143^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	23.4%		16.6	1233^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	17.1%	90	12.2	30.8	29.3	14.3	32.7	12.1	24.1	20.7	$22,306	$1,611	$20,694
Richard C Hedke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3201 Marian Dr	Trenton	48183	Wayne County	Trenton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 692-4563	541	35	15.3	33.5%	420 (77.6%)	28 (5.2%)	59 (10.9%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.4%)	49.3	707^th of 1492 public elementary schools	52.6%		49.3	732^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	50.8%	25	39.5	51.1	40.5	44.2	43.6	17.9	33.3	28.6	$25,650	$1,550	$24,101

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Forest Elementary School?

Students at Forest Elementary School are 80% White, 9% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Forest Elementary School a good school?

Forest Elementary School ranks 609^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Forest Elementary School in?

Riverview Community School District

How many students attend Forest Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 395 students attended Forest Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Forest Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Seitz Middle School
High : Riverview Community High School

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