Summary:
Zip code 48331 is served by a single public elementary school, Forest Elementary School, which enrolls 404 students in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade within the Farmington Public School District.
Forest Elementary School is a high-achieving school that consistently outperforms both its district and the state of Michigan in nearly every subject and grade level. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school ranked in the 84th percentile of all Michigan elementary schools, showing a steady upward trend from the 78th percentile three years prior. English Language Arts proficiency is particularly strong, with scores improving by grade level—from 55.9% in 3rd grade to 67.6% in 5th grade—far exceeding state averages. Science and social studies scores in 5th grade are also well above state benchmarks. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.4%, compared to 22.3% for the district and 27.9% statewide, indicating strong student and family engagement. With only 11.39% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch and a high per-student spending of $18,275, the school benefits from a well-resourced, affluent community. The favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1 further supports individualized attention.
One notable finding is a systemic challenge in 4th-grade math. While 3rd-grade math proficiency is excellent at 69.5%, 4th-grade math drops to 46.8%, which is below the district average of 52.2%. This pattern is consistent across cohorts: the current 5th graders scored 63.9% in math as 4th graders but only 50% as 5th graders, suggesting a curriculum or instructional issue specific to 4th grade rather than a weak group of students. In fact, Forest Elementary School outperforms its district in 7 out of 8 tested categories, with 4th-grade math being the sole exception. For parents, this school offers a rigorous, engaging environment with excellent literacy outcomes, though they may want to monitor math support as students transition through 4th grade.
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