Goodwillie Environmental School

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Goodwillie Environmental School

Public Elementary School | Grade 5-6

8400 2 Mile Rd NE, Ada, MI

Forest Hills Public Schools

4.6

4.0

103 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

At Goodwillie Environmental School, students can learn outdoors and get a hands-on education. Fifth and sixth grade Forest Hills Public School students can apply to this magnet school to discover their strengths through project-based learning. Since 1999, Goodwillie Environmental has provided students with the unique opportunity to learn outdoors in nearly all kinds of weather. This magnet school was made possible thanks to generous donations by the Goodwillie and Nelson families. The current building was built in 2001 and became Michigan’s first LEED-certified Green School. Students embark on a hike through nearby Seidman Park at the beginning of every school year to start their one-of-a-kind academic journey. Core academic classes are integrated with environmental studies through engaging activities. While there aren’t any world language classes, students learn about international cultures and languages through focused projects. The school offers band and orchestra and puts on multiple musicals throughout the year. An Artists in Residence program connects local, professional artists with students for inspiration and enhanced education. Any student curious about nature, excited about physical activity and prepared to be persistent about learning can be nominated for this hands-on middle school. Goodwillie Environmental is a competitive choice for middle and high school preparation in the Forest Hills district.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Tim Hollern

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1

Math Proficiency
81%

Reading Proficiency
82%

Academics

A+

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

82%

Math Proficiency

81%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 26:1 Teachers 4	Full Time Teachers 4
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 52.4%	Male 47.6%
White 91.3%	Asian 3.9%
Hispanic 2.9%	Two or more races 1%
Native American 1%

School Rankings

#26 Best Public MS Teachers in Michigan

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 NicheUser

1/22/2015

The entire staff takes these things VERY seriously. It is an unwritten rule that parents are allowed to email or talk out concerns with the staff. And the staff addresses them head-on immediately.

5.0 NicheUser

1/22/2015

Never a dull moment in this school system/area!

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5.0 other

12/4/2023

This school completely changed who I was as a person, and was by far the best two years of my life. The staff and student body are fantastic, and I have many lifelong friends I made at this school!

5.0 other

4/20/2022

I attended this school, It was the two best years of school you can ask for! I learned lots, and was taught by such amazing teachers! I LOVE IT!

1.0 other

7/21/2020

HORRIBLE!!! It was the worst 2 years of my life.

5.0 other

12/9/2015

Goodwillie Environmental School changed my life. I learned so much more when I was experiencing the outdoors hands on instead of sitting in a classroom looking at a picture of a tree in a textbook. When I was in fifth grade, an alumni from GES and also the Island School gave a presentation to us abo...

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Michigan Kent County Ada 49301

Goodwillie Environmental School is a public school for students in grades 5-6 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 103 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 82% are proficient in reading. Goodwillie Environmental School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $702,929. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cannonsburg Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ada has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Goodwillie Environmental School.

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