Forest Area Middle School

Forest Area Community Schools
7661 SHIPPY RD SW
FIFE LAKE, MI 49633
212 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
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.
212
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    196 (92.5 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    5 (2.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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 Area Community Schools
Phone: (231)369-2884
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 4 41
Grade 5 39
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 53
Gender Ratio