Fancher School
Tel:
(989)775-2230
- Fancher School serves 388 students in grades 4-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Fancher School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Fancher School's student population of 388 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 388 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fancher School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fancher School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1255 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 77% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mt. Pleasant City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fancher School is Mt. Pleasant Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pullen Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pullen Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1141 students
0.4 miles
1155 South Elizabeth St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989)775-2201 0.4 9-12 1141 - Mount Pleasant Pullen Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 371 students
0.6 miles
251 South Brown St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989)775-2270 0.6 K-12 371 - Mount Pleasant Giresd Center Programs Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 128 students
0.9 miles
720 North Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989)773-6956 0.9 K-12 128 - Mount Pleasant Vowles School Grades: K-12 | 425 students
1.0 miles
1560 Watson Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989)775-2280 1.0 K-12 425 - Mount Pleasant Ganiard School Grades: K-12 | 349 students
1.1 miles
101 South Adams St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989)775-2240 1.1 K-12 349
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