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Farwell Middle School

500 E Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades 4-7, Farwell Middle 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 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-7
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Farwell Middle School's student population of 300 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-7
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Farwell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farwell Middle School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2282 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Farwell Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Farwell Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Farwell Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Farwell Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Farwell Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Farwell Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Farwell Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Farwell Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Farwell Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Farwell Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Farwell Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Farwell Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Farwell Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Farwell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Farwell Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farwell Middle School's ranking?
Farwell Middle School is ranked #2282 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Farwell Middle School often compared to?
Farwell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clare Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Farwell Middle School?
300 students attend Farwell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Farwell Middle School students are White, 3% 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 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 4-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Farwell Middle School part of?
Farwell Middle School is part of Farwell Area Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-7
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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