Farwell Middle School serves 345 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
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 5-8
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)52%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Farwell Middle School?
345 students attend Farwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Farwell Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farwell Middle School?
Farwell Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Farwell Middle School offer ?
Farwell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Farwell Middle School part of?
Farwell Middle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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