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#2181 of 3,192 schools in MI
Farwell Middle School
Middle School · Farwell Area Schools · Farwell, MI
A Farwell Area Schools middle school serving grades 4th – 7th.
399 EAST MICHIGAN ST, Farwell, MI 48622
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farwell Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farwell Middle 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,500
Median home value
$123,600
Median rent
$754/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
88.7%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 1–9 | 3.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Clare Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 5–8 | 4.8 mi | 482 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Farwell Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farwell Middle School is listed in Farwell Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farwell Middle School
Farwell Middle School is a public middle school in Farwell, MI, part of Farwell Area Schools, serving approximately 306 students in grades 4th-7th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,181 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farwell Middle School
What grades does Farwell Middle School serve?
Farwell Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 7th.
How many students attend Farwell Middle School?
Farwell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farwell Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farwell Middle School rank in MI?
Farwell Middle School ranks #2,181 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Farwell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Farwell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Farwell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farwell Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Farwell Middle School a charter school?
No, Farwell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farwell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Farwell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farwell Middle School?
79.1% of students at Farwell Middle 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
- 4th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 306
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clare County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (989) 588-9915
- Area population (ZIP 48622)
- 5,970
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
Official sources & links
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 48622; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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