Central Middle School

Forest Hills Central Middle School, Aerial.

Forest Hills Central Middle School in Grand Rapids, MI.

Central Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

5810 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI

Forest Hills Public Schools

4.5

5.0

488 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Charlie Vonk

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
71%

Reading Proficiency
74%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

74%

Math Proficiency

71%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 20:1 Teachers 25	Full Time Teachers 25
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

516:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.4%	Female 47.6%
White 83.8%	Asian 6.1%
Two or more races 4.3%	Hispanic 4.2%
Black 1.4%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#29 Best Public MS in Michigan

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Niche User

8/1/2015

great school if you are willing to put the work in to be there

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5.0 parent

5/18/2015

The administration really cares about their kids success.The teachers are vested in the kids future. The teachers genuinely know each student and care about the.My daughter has thrived in this environment.

5.0 student

11/8/2006

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List Price Range

$757K - $1.7M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$714,399

Median Lot Size

7,840 Sq Ft

% Renters

Average Household Income

$174,629

% of College Grads

69.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,861 Sq Ft

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5 Baths
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3 Baths
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2.5 Baths
3,533 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,648 Sq Ft

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Land
0.89 Acres Lot

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Land
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Land
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3.5 Baths
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Central High School

9th to 12th
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Cannonsburg State Game Area

McGraw Park

Seidman Park

Cascade Peace Park

Ada Township Park Office

Chief Hazy Cloud County Park

Cascade Burton Park

Roselle Park

Trails
Playground

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Michigan Kent County Ada 49301

Central Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Ada, MI, in the Forest Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Forest Hills Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 488 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Central Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $714,399. Discover additional schools in the area, like Central High School, Ada Christian School, Central Woodlands 5/6 School, and more. Learn more about what Ada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Middle School.

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