Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School serves 401 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)18%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School?
401 students attend Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School?
Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School offer ?
Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School part of?
Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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