Fair School Downtown served 513 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
48%
12%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Metro Education Program School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fair School Downtown?
The graduation rate of Fair School Downtown is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fair School Downtown?
513 students attend Fair School Downtown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fair School Downtown students are Black, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair School Downtown?
Fair School Downtown has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fair School Downtown offer ?
Fair School Downtown offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fair School Downtown part of?
Fair School Downtown is part of West Metro Education Program School District.
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