Serving 406 students in grades 5-6, Farmington 56 Campus 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 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Farmington 56 Campus's student population of 406 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farmington 56 Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington 56 Campus is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2248 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
9%
18%
White
79%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington 56 Campus's ranking?
Farmington 56 Campus is ranked #2248 out of 2,925 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Farmington 56 Campus?
406 students attend Farmington 56 Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Farmington 56 Campus students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington 56 Campus?
Farmington 56 Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Farmington 56 Campus offer ?
Farmington 56 Campus offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Farmington 56 Campus part of?
Farmington 56 Campus is part of Garden City Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 3/16/2020
31-35 Students per teacher. Lacks Positive Behavior Interventions in a building filled with 10-12-year-olds. Teachers are amazing; but teach to ''test'' not to enjoy learning.
2 12/11/2012
Student/teacher ratio is incorrect. There are between 30-35 children per classroom.
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