Best Public Schools in Fife Lake, MI


Summary:

The city of Fife Lake, Michigan is home to three schools: Forest Area Middle School, Forest Area High School, and Fife Lake Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the Forest Area Community Schools district.

Among the three schools, Forest Area High School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 354 out of 743 Michigan high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs relatively well on state assessments, with 46.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in Science and 44.7% proficient or better in Social Studies. In contrast, Forest Area Middle School has struggled, with low proficiency rates on M-Step assessments and a significant drop in its statewide ranking from 466 out of 776 Michigan middle schools in 2021-2022 to 779 out of 897 in 2023-2024.

Fife Lake Elementary School stands out for its more diverse student population, with 26.9% non-White students, compared to the other two schools, which have a predominantly White student body. The elementary school also outperforms the district and state averages on 3rd grade M-Step English Language Arts and Math assessments. However, all three schools face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for all students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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