Forsythe Middle School

1655 Newport Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 612 students in grades 6-8, Forsythe Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forsythe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Forsythe Middle School's student population of 612 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
612 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Forsythe Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forsythe Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#378 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forsythe Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forsythe Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forsythe Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forsythe Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forsythe Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
18%
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White
61%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forsythe Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Forsythe Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forsythe Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forsythe Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forsythe Middle School's ranking?
Forsythe Middle School is ranked #378 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Forsythe Middle School often compared to?
Forsythe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tappan Middle School, Slauson Middle School, Saline Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Forsythe Middle School?
612 students attend Forsythe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Forsythe Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forsythe Middle School?
Forsythe Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forsythe Middle School offer ?
Forsythe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forsythe Middle School part of?
Forsythe Middle School is part of Ann Arbor School District.
In what neighborhood is Forsythe Middle School located?
Forsythe Middle School is located in the Wines neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Wines.

School Reviews

5   9/3/2019
This school it really fun and you learn a ton in every class
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Owen mckelvey
2   6/23/2009
Poor experience as a student ~10 years ago.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - jofdg

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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