Clare Middle School vs. Farwell Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 474 students in grades 5-8, Clare Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 281 students in grades 4-7, Farwell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
4-7
Total Students
474 students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1654 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2234 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
23%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
-
73
Grade 5 Students
120
74
Grade 6 Students
118
65
Grade 7 Students
116
69
Grade 8 Students
120
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
88%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%