Serving 150 students in grades 4-5, Fair Plain East Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for STEAM Academy at MLK encompasses the entire Benton Harbor school district, covering approximately 58.8 square miles. Families typically face a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 9.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair Plain East Elementary School's student population of 150 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
150 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fair Plain East Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Plain East Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2950 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Plain East Elementary School's ranking?
Fair Plain East Elementary School is ranked #2950 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fair Plain East Elementary School?
150 students attend Fair Plain East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fair Plain East Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Plain East Elementary School?
Fair Plain East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fair Plain East Elementary School offer ?
Fair Plain East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fair Plain East Elementary School part of?
Fair Plain East Elementary School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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