FOREST AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Forest Area Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Forest Area Community Schools school district, located in FIFE LAKE, MI with about 178 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Forest Area Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Forest Area Middle School, located in Fife Lake, Michigan, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Forest Area Community Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school. The institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement, striving to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood school atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Forest Area Middle School typically encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social programs designed to promote holistic development. By leveraging its location in Northern Michigan, the school often integrates its surrounding environment into its culture, promoting school spirit and local engagement. Overall, the school acts as a foundational pillar for the Fife Lake community, prioritizing student success through a blend of traditional instruction and personal mentorship.

For more information, contact Forest Area Middle School at (231) 369-2884 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7661 SHIPPY RD SW
FIFE LAKE, MI 49633-8243
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FOREST AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FIFE LAKE, MI with about 178 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
178
Teachers:
10.04
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 178 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FOREST AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.0%
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Black or African American
1.1%
Two or more races
1.1%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.