Akron-Fairgrove Schools

2800 N Thomas Rd
Fairgrove, MI 48733-9787
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 364 students in Akron-Fairgrove Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Akron-Fairgrove Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
364 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Akron-Fairgrove Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#467 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

27%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
81%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
26.5%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,808 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,387 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$7 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,808
$22,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,387
$21,839

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Akron-Fairgrove Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Akronfairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4335 Lynn St
Akron, MI 48701
(989) 691-5141
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 N Thomas Rd
Fairgrove, MI 48733
(989) 693-6112
Gr: 6-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Akronfairgrove Schools Academic Learning Center
Alternative School
5000 Maple St
Fairgrove, MI 48733
(989) 693-6163
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Akron-Fairgrove Schools?
Akron-Fairgrove Schools manages 3 public schools serving 364 students.
What is the rank of Akron-Fairgrove Schools?
Akron-Fairgrove Schools is ranked #472 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Akron-Fairgrove Schools?
89% of Akron-Fairgrove Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Akron-Fairgrove Schools?
Akron-Fairgrove Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Akron-Fairgrove Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,387 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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