Summary:
Zip code 49618 is served by a single public elementary school, Forest View Elementary School, which enrolls 257 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Cadillac Area Public Schools district.
Forest View Elementary School is a high-performing school that consistently ranks in the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 290th out of 1,492 schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Its greatest academic strengths are in upper elementary STEM subjects and social studies. In 4th and 5th-grade math, proficiency rates hover around 71-72%, which is nearly double the state average of about 39%. Similarly, 5th-grade science proficiency reaches 62-67%, far exceeding the state average of roughly 40%. The school's most dramatic outlier is 5th-grade social studies, where proficiency rates of 46-50% are nearly double both the district and state averages. English language arts scores are generally strong and above state averages, though there was some variability in 3rd-grade reading during the 2024-2025 school year, with a rate of 35.7% falling slightly below district and state levels. However, the following year's cohort showed significant improvement, indicating a positive trend.
Beyond academics, Forest View Elementary School demonstrates a healthy school climate. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 22.2% is lower than the district's 24.7% and well below the state average of 27.9%, suggesting strong student engagement. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1 and spends $14,134 per student. Nearly half of the students (49.81%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting moderate economic diversity. Overall, this school provides a strong educational foundation, with exceptional performance in math, science, and social studies, making it a standout choice for families in this area.
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