Central Woodlands 56 School

Public 5-6

400 Alta Dale Ave SE
Ada, MI 49301-7818

(616) 493-8790

District: Forest Hills Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,232

Students who attend Central Woodlands 56 School usually attend:

High:

Central High School

Feeder schools for Central Woodlands 56 School:

Elementary:	Ada Elementary School
	Ada Vista Elementary School
	Pine Ridge Elementary School
	Thornapple Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 453

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Asian:

6.6%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), Asian (6.6%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Woodlands 56 School is 17.6, which is the 2^nd best among 3 middle schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Central Woodlands 56 School employs 25.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Woodlands 56 School is $14,232, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 middle schools in the Forest Hills Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Central Woodlands 56 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Forest Hills Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills Public Schools 15^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Central Woodlands 56 School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	289	0	12	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	306
1999	593	3	27	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	632
2000	534	1	28	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
2001	567	6	26	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	608
2002	641	3	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	658
2003	641	3	7	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	658
2004	606	6	13	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	634
2005	518	11	24	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	562
2006	481	12	32	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	534
2007	505	14	38	8	3	n/a	n/a	1	569
2008	513	16	34	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	573
2009	517	14	33	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	571
2010	553	12	28	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
2011	529	18	30	4	1	1	2	0	585
2012	502	21	43	7	1	0	5	0	579
2013	490	18	40	12	3	0	9	0	572
2014	460	21	30	9	3	0	19	0	542
2015	482	18	32	12	2	0	24	0	570
2016	470	12	34	12	2	0	15	0	545
2017	456	12	32	13	0	0	17	0	530
2018	454	12	27	8	1	0	24	0	526
2019	399	11	35	14	2	0	18	0	479
2020	405	11	38	14	2	0	24	0	494
2021	393	13	32	9	1	1	21	0	470
2022	375	12	36	13	1	1	18	0	456
2023	384	7	30	14	1	0	17	0	453

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Woodlands 56 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	306	20.0	15.3	0
1999	632	42.0	15.0	0.9
2000	567	40.7	13.9	1.9
2001	608	41.3	14.7	3.3
2002	658	39.9	16.5	2.4
2003	658	39.9	16.5	2.4
2004	634	42.2	15.0	3.8
2005	562	35.6	15.8	4.1
2006	534	34.7	15.4	4.5
2007	569	34.0	16.7	7
2008	573	35.9	16.0	6.5
2009	571	36.2	15.8	7.2
2010	597	35.4	16.8	9.2
2011	585	36.4	16.0	8.4
2012	579	34.8	16.6	9.8
2013	572	34.2	16.6	10.8
2014	542	29.7	18.2	9.6
2015	570	31.0	18.3	9.3
2016	545	30.0	18.1	8.1
2017	530	28.0	18.8	6.8
2018	526	26.8	19.6	9.7
2019	479	25.9	18.4	10.6
2020	494	25.7	19.1	11.3
2021	470	27.2	17.2	14.7
2022	456	26.3	17.3	14
2023	453	25.6	17.6	13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Woodlands 56 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	306	20.0	15.3	0
1999	632	42.0	15.0	0.9
2000	567	40.7	13.9	1.9
2001	608	41.3	14.7	3.3
2002	658	39.9	16.5	2.4
2003	658	39.9	16.5	2.4
2004	634	42.2	15.0	3.8
2005	562	35.6	15.8	4.1
2006	534	34.7	15.4	4.5
2007	569	34.0	16.7	7
2008	573	35.9	16.0	6.5
2009	571	36.2	15.8	7.2
2010	597	35.4	16.8	9.2
2011	585	36.4	16.0	8.4
2012	579	34.8	16.6	9.8
2013	572	34.2	16.6	10.8
2014	542	29.7	18.2	9.6
2015	570	31.0	18.3	9.3
2016	545	30.0	18.1	8.1
2017	530	28.0	18.8	6.8
2018	526	26.8	19.6	9.7
2019	479	25.9	18.4	10.6
2020	494	25.7	19.1	11.3
2021	470	27.2	17.2	14.7
2022	456	26.3	17.3	14
2023	453	25.6	17.6	13

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Woodlands 56 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$184 (1.6%)	$11,269 (98.4%)	$11,454
2020	$169 (1.6%)	$10,672 (98.4%)	$10,841
2021	$722 (6.0%)	$11,270 (94.0%)	$11,992
2022	$736 (5.6%)	$12,472 (94.4%)	$13,208
2023	$997 (7.0%)	$13,234 (93.0%)	$14,232

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Woodlands 56 School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Woodlands 56 School)	73.4	77.5	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Public Schools)	72.2	74.4	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Central Woodlands 56 School)	61.3	66.1	4.8%
5th Grade Math (Forest Hills Public Schools)	64.4	63.9	0.5%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central Woodlands 56 School)	29.1	43.3	14.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Forest Hills Public Schools)	29.6	43.3	13.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Woodlands 56 School)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Public Schools)	67.7	68.8	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Central Woodlands 56 School)	64.6	66.1	1.5%
6th Grade Math (Forest Hills Public Schools)	64.2	64.2
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	479	453	5.4%
African American	11	7	36.4%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	35	30	14.3%
Hispanic	14	14
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	399	384	3.8%
Two or More Races	18	17	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.6%	13%	2.4%

Schools Near Central Woodlands 56 School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Woodlands 56 School	Public	5-6	400 Alta Dale Ave SE	Ada	49301	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8790	453	26	17.6	13.0%	384 (84.8%)	7 (1.5%)	14 (3.1%)	30 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)								(n/a)			69.5	77.9		64.2	70.6		65.0		40.3		$14,232	$997	$13,234
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	5810 Ada Dr SE	Ada	49301	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8750	526	25	21.2	11.8%	436 (82.9%)	14 (2.7%)	18 (3.4%)	32 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.8%)	97.4	14^th of 897 public middle schools	98.4%		98.3	5^th of 883 public middle schools	99.4%	9	91.2	77.8			71.0			67.8		71.6		54.0	$13,758	$307	$13,451
Eastern Middle School	Public	6-8	2200 Pettis Ave NE	Ada	49301	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8850	552	28	19.4	14.1%	440 (79.7%)	9 (1.6%)	21 (3.8%)	54 (9.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.9%)	93.9	39^th of 897 public middle schools	95.7%		95.6	24^th of 883 public middle schools	97.3%	15	87.8	59.4		68.1	58.6		70.6	60.7		60.6		47.7	$13,408	$575	$12,833
Northern Trails 56 School	Public	5-6	3777 Leonard St NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 493-8990	478	28	17.1	16.5%	329 (68.8%)	25 (5.2%)	35 (7.3%)	52 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.5%)								(n/a)			63.9	66.4		53.6	66.7		57.6		27.2		$13,460	$1,430	$12,030
Northern Hills Middle School	Public	7-8	3775 Leonard St NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 493-8650	546	30	18.2	17.0%	390 (71.4%)	34 (6.2%)	39 (7.1%)	49 (9.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	96.7	21^st of 897 public middle schools	97.7%		96.5	20^th of 883 public middle schools	97.7%	1	91.4	72.1			70.4			66.0		67.0		52.2	$14,836	$535	$14,301
Goodwillie Environmental School	Public, Magnet	5-6	8400 2 Mile Rd NE	Ada	49301	Kent County	Forest Hills Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(616) 493-8633	104	4	24.7	5.8%	96 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)								(n/a)			78.8	94.2		82.7	67.3		84.6		32.7		$11,653	$285	$11,368
East Grand Rapids Middle School	Public	6-8	2425 Lake Dr SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	East Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 235-7551	652	33	19.7	7.8%	531 (81.4%)	14 (2.1%)	37 (5.7%)	14 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.4%)	97.5	11^th of 897 public middle schools	98.8%		98	10^th of 883 public middle schools	98.9%	1	92.0	75.0		63.4	73.4		66.2	64.4		68.8		63.8	$12,554	$632	$11,922
Crestwood Middle School	Public	6-8	2674 44th St SE	Grand Rapids	49512	Kent County	Kentwood Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 455-1200	682	42	16.3	70.4%	174 (25.5%)	241 (35.3%)	87 (12.8%)	128 (18.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.5%)	59	292^nd of 897 public middle schools	67.4%		59.2	291^st of 883 public middle schools	67.0%	1	59.6	37.8		42.1	41.8		33.5	35.4		35.5		32.0	$16,714	$2,453	$14,260
Alger Middle School	Public	6-8	921 Alger St SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-6200	342	17	20.3	94.7%	31 (9.1%)	239 (69.9%)	54 (15.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	4.6	889^th of 897 public middle schools	0.9%		5.3	866^th of 883 public middle schools	1.9%	23	18.3			10.6	5.4			2.3		2.7			$19,291	$5,935	$13,356
Highlands School	Public	5-6	4645 Chandy Dr NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Northview Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 361-3440	412	28	14.8	46.6%	296 (71.8%)	28 (6.8%)	42 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (10.9%)								(n/a)			42.1	47.4		44.0	43.2		42.1		23.6		$16,769	$1,950	$14,820

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Woodlands 56 School

What high school do graduates of Central Woodlands 56 School attend?

Students who attend Central Woodlands 56 School usually go on to attend Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Central Woodlands 56 School?

Students at Central Woodlands 56 School are 85% White, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Central Woodlands 56 School in?

Forest Hills Public Schools

How many students attend Central Woodlands 56 School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Central Woodlands 56 School.

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