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Northern Trails 56 School — School Profile & District Info
Middle|GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan|Forest Hills Public Schools|Last audited: Not yet synced
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
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School Profile
Grades
5–6
Enrollment
499
Student:Teacher
17.8:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Forest Hills Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
18.4%
Phone
(616)493-8990School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
65%
82th percentile in MI
Math Proficiency
52%
81th percentile in MI
Chronic Absenteeism
6.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19.2:1
Worse than average in MIDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,504
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 53%Local 43%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$344,543
+4.8% YoY
Grand Rapids, MI metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
520
Current enrollment
Stable(-1% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, May 25, 2026
No School- Memorial Day
HolidayFull School Calendar 2025-26
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sat, May 2, 2026 | Improv Spring Show |
| Wed, May 6, 2026 | One Hour Delay |
| Fri, May 8, 2026 | Senior Recognition- Main Gym |
| Sat, May 9, 2026 | CHS Prom @ GRPM |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Central High School Graduation Time TBD |
| Fri, May 22, 2026 | No School- Professional Development |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | No School- Memorial Day |
Showing 7 events for the 2025-26 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Trails 56 School
Enrollment at Northern Trails 56 School stands at 499 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.