Central Middle School

www.fhps.net

526 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located in Ada, Michigan, is a key component of the Forest Hills Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, utilizing the district's resources to offer a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, arts, and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students during their formative middle years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ada community, benefiting from the strong support and academic excellence for which the Forest Hills district is known. By emphasizing a collaborative learning culture, Central Middle School aims to cultivate critical thinking, character, and school spirit among its student body. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives can visit their official website at [www.fhps.net](http://www.fhps.net).

526

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	18
Black	14
Asian	32
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

White
436 (82.9 %)
Asian
32 (6.1 %)
Two or More
25 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
18 (3.4 %)
Black
14 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forest Hills Public Schools
Phone:	(616)493-8750
Website:	http://www.fhps.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 253

Grade 8 273