Fairview School (Closed 2023)

815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fairview 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
207 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(17-18)
20-29%
37%
(17-18)
20-29%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1

Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
32%
9%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
19%
18%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
34%
63%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
66%
0.73

Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%

Showing 2010–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Fairview School?
207 students attend Fairview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Fairview School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview School?
Fairview School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fairview School offer ?
Fairview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Fairview School part of?
Fairview School is part of Lansing Public School District.

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