Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forrest G Averill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forrest G Averill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Forrest G Averill School's student population of 232 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forrest G Averill School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest G Averill School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2717 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
41%
18%
White
18%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lansing Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrest G Averill School's ranking?
Forrest G Averill School is ranked #2717 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Forrest G Averill School?
232 students attend Forrest G Averill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Forrest G Averill School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forrest G Averill School?
Forrest G Averill School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forrest G Averill School offer ?
Forrest G Averill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forrest G Averill School part of?
Forrest G Averill School is part of Lansing Public School District.
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