Farwell Elementary School vs. Clare Primary School
Should I attend Farwell Elementary School or Clare Primary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Farwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Clare Primary 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 is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-4
Total Students
302 students
587 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1911 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2197 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
97
116
Grade 1 Students
63
125
Grade 2 Students
77
119
Grade 3 Students
65
114
Grade 4 Students
-
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
89%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
