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%)
27%
35%
35-39%
45%
30-34%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
81%
(2022-23)
26.5%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,549 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,629. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,310 is higher than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,549
$18,629
Spending / Student
$24,310
$17,806

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 $24,310 is higher than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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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