Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Farrand Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Farrand Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farrand Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Farrand Elementary School?
384 students attend Farrand Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Farrand Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farrand Elementary School?
Farrand Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Farrand Elementary School offer ?
Farrand Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Farrand Elementary School part of?
Overall, good elementary school when I went there (2012-2016). Good teachers, convenient location, good student body. The building is a little outdated, though (built-in 1958).
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Evan
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