B−
Forest Park School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 6 towns
Serves Crystal Falls, Crystal Falls Township, Mastodon Township, Mansfield Township, Hematite Township and Alpha.
Students
481
Schools
1
Spent per student
$14,185
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
What stands out about Forest Park School District
- School Grade B−: better than 45% of Michigan districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 7 pts above the state
- Spends 14% less per student than the MI average
- 20 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.6% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for West Ishpeming.
PK–8Aspen Ridge Elementary SchoolN.I.C.E. Community Schools
9–12Westwood High SchoolN.I.C.E. Community Schools
Test scores vs. MI
2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts39%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 82.9% · small group: the state reports 80–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,185 per student · 14% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 29%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 55%State 35%Federal 10%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
443’20
444’21
479’22
487’23
481’24
Up 8.6% since 2020.
Students
White 91%Two or more races 5%Hispanic 2%Black 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.