For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 989 students in Farwell Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Farwell Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
989 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Farwell Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#564 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
10 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
906 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
92%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
97
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
82
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,854 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,975
$18,267
Spending / Student
$20,854
$17,461
Best Farwell Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2655 W Ludington Dr
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Farwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
399 East Michigan St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Grades: 8-12
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Farwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
268 East Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9916
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9916
Grades: PK-3
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Farwell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9915
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9915
Grades: 4-7
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Farwell Area Schools School District?
Farwell Area Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 989 students.
What is the rank of Farwell Area Schools School District?
Farwell Area Schools School District is ranked #540 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Farwell Area Schools School District?
92% of Farwell Area Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Farwell Area Schools School District?
Farwell Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Farwell Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,854 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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