Central Woodlands 56 School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ada, Michigan 49301 · Forest Hills Public Schools
#37 of 485 middle schools in Michigan
#1905 of 15,369 nationally
About Central Woodlands 56 School
Central Woodlands 56 School is a public middle located in Ada, in the Forest Hills Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades 5–6. In 2025 it enrolled 462 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 37th of 485 ranked middle schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 462.
There are 7 schools in Ada; Central Woodlands 56 School ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)10.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Woodlands 56 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Woodlands 56 School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Middle School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 7–8
488 students · 1.0 km away
Central High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students · 1.5 km away
Ada Elementary School
Ada · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
293 students · 2.3 km away
Ada Vista Elementary School
Ada · Public elementary · Grades K–4
446 students · 2.3 km away
Thornapple Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
361 students · 2.9 km away
Collins Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
356 students · 3.3 km away
Meadow Brook Elementary School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–4
431 students · 3.4 km away
Eastern High School
Ada · Public high · Grades 9–12
768 students · 5.3 km away
Eastern Middle School
Ada · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students · 5.4 km away
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
507 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
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461 students
Olivet Middle School
Olivet · Public middle · Grades 4–8
461 students
Negaunee Middle School
Negaunee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
Alma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
Ida Middle School
Ida · Public middle · Grades 5–8
467 students
Fremont Middle School
Fremont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Woodlands 56 School a good school?
Central Woodlands 56 School has a Success Index (US) of 77.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #37 of 485 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Woodlands 56 School rank in Michigan?
Central Woodlands 56 School ranks #37 of 485 middle schools in Michigan and #1905 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Woodlands 56 School?
Central Woodlands 56 School had 462 students in 2025.
Is Central Woodlands 56 School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Woodlands 56 School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Woodlands 56 School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Woodlands 56 School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.