Serving 240 students in grades 6-8, Fair Plain Middle 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 2% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Arts & Communications Academy at Fair Plain serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire Benton Harbor school district, covering approximately 58.8 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair Plain Middle School's student population of 240 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Fair Plain Middle 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 Middle School is 0.17, 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
#3019 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
91%
18%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Plain Middle School's ranking?
Fair Plain Middle School is ranked #3019 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fair Plain Middle School?
240 students attend Fair Plain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fair Plain Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Plain Middle School?
Fair Plain Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fair Plain Middle School offer ?
Fair Plain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fair Plain Middle School part of?
Fair Plain Middle School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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