Farmington Public School District
School District · Farmington, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Farmington Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Farmington Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Farmington Steam Academy
Farmington Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Farmington High School
Farmington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Farmington High School
Farmington Hills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#110 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,893
+$3,310 vs Michigan median
District size
9,154 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Farmington Public School District ranks #110 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Farmington Public School District's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Farmington Steam Academy (9.0/10), Farmington High School (8.6/10), and North Farmington High School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Farmington Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Farmington Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmington Steam Academy | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Farmington High School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | North Farmington High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Forest Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Longacre Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Hillside Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Kenbrook Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Power Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Farmington Central High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Gill Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Farmington Public School District
Farmington Public School District is a Farmington, Michigan school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 9,154 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $17,893 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Farmington Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Farmington Steam Academy, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Farmington Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 49.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Farmington Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Farmington Public School District with test data.
Schools in Farmington Public School District
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Farmington
- Total Enrollment
- 9,154
- Teachers (FTE)
- 593
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Public School District has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Farmington Public School District?
The average composite rating for Farmington Public School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Public School District spends $17,893 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Farmington Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Farmington Public School District is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Steam Academy is the highest-rated school in Farmington Public School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Farmington Public School District?
Across schools in Farmington Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Farmington Public School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Farmington Public School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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