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Faxon Academy
Elementary School · Faxon Academy · Southfield, MI
A charter elementary school in Southfield, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26275 NORTHWESTERN HWY, Southfield, MI 48076
- Math 25% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Faxon Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Faxon Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,171
Median home value
$251,300
Median rent
$1,451/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 2–5 | 0.7 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Laurus AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 786 | Compare → |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Alice M Birney K8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 443 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Faxon Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Faxon Academy is listed in Faxon Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Faxon Academy
Faxon Academy is a public elementary school in Southfield, MI, part of Faxon Academy, serving approximately 126 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,952 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Faxon Academy
What grades does Faxon Academy serve?
Faxon Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Faxon Academy?
Faxon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faxon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Faxon Academy is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Faxon Academy rank in MI?
Faxon Academy ranks #2,952 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Faxon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Faxon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Faxon Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Faxon Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Faxon Academy a charter school?
Yes, Faxon Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Faxon Academy a Title I school?
No, Faxon Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Faxon Academy?
73.8% of students at Faxon Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (248) 301-9909
- Area population (ZIP 48076)
- 24,817
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 48076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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