Below Average
#1829 of 1,992 schools in MN
The Fair School - Crystal
Middle School · Robbinsdale Public School District · Crystal, MN
A Robbinsdale Public School District middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3915 ADAIR AVENUE NORTH, Crystal, MN 55422
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at The Fair School - Crystal score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where The Fair School - Crystal sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,519/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crystal), 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
$91,173
Median home value
$314,200
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
46.2%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Robbinsdale Shared Time ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Sandburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Plymouth MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 789 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Robbinsdale Public School District
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #18 of 21
- District spending per student
- $17,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Fair School - Crystal is listed in ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Fair School - Crystal
The Fair School - Crystal is a public middle school in Crystal, MN, part of Robbinsdale Public School District, serving approximately 381 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,829 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Fair School - Crystal
What grades does The Fair School - Crystal serve?
The Fair School - Crystal serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend The Fair School - Crystal?
The Fair School - Crystal has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Fair School - Crystal?
The student-teacher ratio at The Fair School - Crystal is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Fair School - Crystal rank in MN?
The Fair School - Crystal ranks #1,829 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is The Fair School - Crystal's MySchoolScout rating?
The Fair School - Crystal has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 The Fair School - Crystal?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Fair School - Crystal has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is The Fair School - Crystal a charter school?
No, The Fair School - Crystal is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Fair School - Crystal a Title I school?
No, The Fair School - Crystal is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Fair School - Crystal?
42.5% of students at The Fair School - Crystal 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (763) 971-4500
- Area population (ZIP 55422)
- 28,765
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 55422; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.