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#1003 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 31% in state

Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School

High School · Akron-fairgrove Schools · Fairgrove, MI

An Akron-fairgrove Schools high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

PO Box 217, Fairgrove, MI 48733

  • Math 23% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 38% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$17,418
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average335/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,583

Median home value

$100,000

Median rent

$938/mo

College educated

12.1%

Homeownership

83.9%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Akron-fairgrove Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,418NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School is listed in Akron-Fairgrove Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School

Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School is a public high school in Fairgrove, MI, part of Akron-fairgrove Schools, serving approximately 171 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,003 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School

What grades does Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School serve?

Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School?

Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School rank in MI?

Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School ranks #1,003 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School a charter school?

No, Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School a Title I school?

No, Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School?

70.8% of students at Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
171
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tuscola County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 48733)
1,650
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
44.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48733; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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