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Forest Area Middle School

7661 Shippy Rd Sw, Fife Lake, MI 49633, United States

+1 (231) 369-2884

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Forest Area Middle School Overview

About This School

Forest Area Middle School is a public middle in Fife Lake, Michigan, serving 193 students in grades 4-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 13 teachers on staff. These educators earn an average salary of $54,096, while the school provides additional support through a counselor-to-student ratio of 96:1. The student body is composed of 54% female and 46% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 89% White, 5% Two or More Races, 2% Hispanic, and 2% Black.

193

Total Students

Grade 4-8

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

13 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 4-8

County

Kalkaska County

Students per Counselor

96:1

Forest Area Middle School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.7:1

State Avg: 17.3:1

Students per Counselor

Forest Area Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,096

City Avg: $54,096

State Avg: $68,685

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor96:1

Forest Area Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

46.11%

Male

53.89%

Female

Total Enrollment: 193 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White89.12%

Hispanic1.55%

Asian0%

Black1.55%

Two or More Races5.18%

Native American2.59%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Area Middle School

Q: What is Forest Area Middle School?

A: Forest Area Middle School is a middle public located in Fife Lake.

Q: How many students attend Forest Area Middle School?

A: Forest Area Middle School has approximately 193 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Area Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Forest Area Middle School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Forest Area Middle School

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About Forest Area Middle School - Fife Lake, MI

Quick Facts about Forest Area Middle School
School Name	Forest Area Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 4-8
Location	7661 Shippy Rd Sw, Fife Lake, MI 49633, Fife Lake, MI
County	Kalkaska County
Phone	+1 (231) 369-2884
Total Students	193
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	13
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Area Middle School

What is Forest Area Middle School?

Forest Area Middle School is a middle public located in Fife Lake.

How many students attend Forest Area Middle School?

Forest Area Middle School has approximately 193 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Area Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Forest Area Middle School is 14:1.

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