Forest Elementary School vs. Farmington Steam Academy
Should you attend Forest Elementary School or Farmington Steam Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Farmington Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 714 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Farmington Steam Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
404 students
714 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#167 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
72
Grade 1 Students
65
78
Grade 2 Students
61
78
Grade 3 Students
82
78
Grade 4 Students
72
80
Grade 5 Students
67
81
Grade 6 Students
-
78
Grade 7 Students
-
85
Grade 8 Students
-
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
33%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
18%
17%
% White
68%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%