Fife Lake Elementary School vs Forest Area Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fife Lake Elementary School
Fife Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
144 students
Forest Area Middle School
Fife Lake · Public middle · Grades 4–8
193 students
| Measure | Fife Lake Elementary School Fife Lake, Michigan | Forest Area Middle School Fife Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1008 of 1,581 | #344 of 485 |
| National rank | #34174 of 50,301 | #10780 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 144 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 22% |
| city | Fife Lake | Fife Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fife Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 35.4).
- •Fife Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Forest Area Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 61.1%).
- •Fife Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Forest Area Middle School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 144.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fife Lake Elementary School better than Forest Area Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fife Lake Elementary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 35.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fife Lake Elementary School and Forest Area Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Fife Lake and Fife Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fife Lake Elementary School: 144. Forest Area Middle School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fife Lake Elementary School and Forest Area Middle School rank in Michigan?
Fife Lake Elementary School is 1008th of 1,581 and Forest Area Middle School is 344th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).