Michiganโ€บSchoolsโ€บCentral Middle School

Central Middle School

PublicGrades 7โ€“8
ADA, Michigan ยท Forest Hills Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students488
Student:Teacher19.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch12%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 360
488
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
12%-42.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7โ€“8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Central Middle School is a public middle serving grades 7โ€“8 in ADA, Michigan. The school enrolls 488 students. It is part of the Forest Hills Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking โ€” different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 55% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeโ€”
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7โ€“8
DistrictForest Hills Public Schools
County26081
CityADA
ZIP49301
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID261461005154

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment488
White83.4%
Hispanic / Latino4.7%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
83.4%
Hispanic
4.7%
Black
1.8%
Asian
5.9%
Two+
3.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %12%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)