Farwell Area Schools District
- 371 EAST MAIN ST
- FARWELL, MI 48622
- (989) 588-9917
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 76.7% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,991 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.5 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,575 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 85 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.7% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 94.8% | |
| 2008 | 78.9% | 91.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.9% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 87.1% | 89.8% | |
| 2008 | 75.2% | 86.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 67.0% | 83.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 40.0% | 61.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.8% | 91.5% | |
| 2009 | 79.8% | 92.3% | |
| 2008 | 86.3% | 87.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.9% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 66.1% | 84.1% | |
| 2008 | 73.3% | 82.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.8% | 47.2% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 26.7% | 44.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 65.1% | 76.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.1% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 74.7% | 79.5% | |
| 2008 | 67.7% | 76.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.4% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 87.4% | 85.2% | |
| 2008 | 86.2% | 81.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.3% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.8% | 83.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 82.3% | 78.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 59.2% | 63.4% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 90.1% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 79.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.1% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 75.0% | 80.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.7% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 73.4% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 73.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 71.0% | 79.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 61.0% | 75.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.1% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 78.7% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 80.7% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.3% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.9% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.1% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.8% | 47.8% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 75.4% | 77.9% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 74.6% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.2% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.8% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 67.5% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.8% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 78.5% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 60.0% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.8% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 74.3% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 68.3% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 59.2% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 52.5% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.2% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 58.1% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 67.2% | 72.4% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.3% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 43.7% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 42.4% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 42.9% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 53.8% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.1% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 44.5% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.6% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 73.8% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 69.7% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 26.5% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 27.1% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 33.6% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 32.5% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 44.3% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,575 | 18.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 106 |
| 1st Grade Students | 95 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 88 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 120 |
| 4th Grade Students | 112 |
| 5th Grade Students | 93 |
| 6th Grade Students | 125 |
| 7th Grade Students | 111 |
| 8th Grade Students | 140 |
| 9th Grade Students | 119 |
| 10th Grade Students | 126 |
| 11th Grade Students | 115 |
| 12th Grade Students | 152 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Hispanic | 19 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 9 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,452 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 781 |
| Female | 721 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 85 | 18.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 33 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 37 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 10 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 1 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 2 |
| Elementary | 0.6 |
| Secondary | 1 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 83 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 5 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 |
| Student Support Services | 27 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 38 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $14,222,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $5,595,000 | 39.3% |
| Property Tax | $5,062,000 | 35.6% |
| Cities and Counties | $91,000 | 0.6% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $16,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $172,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $43,000 | 0.3% |
| Interest Earnings | $107,000 | 0.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $104,000 | 0.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $7,771,000 | 54.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $6,765,000 | 47.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $383,000 | 2.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $403,000 | 2.8% |
| School Lunch Programs | $57,000 | 0.4% |
| Other Programs | $163,000 | 1.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $856,000 | 6.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $340,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $71,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $4,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $441,000 | 3.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $12,962,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $8,368,000 | 64.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $3,893,000 | 30.0% |
| Student Support | $130,000 | 0.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $212,000 | 1.5% |
| General Administration Support | $265,000 | 1.9% |
| School Administration Support | $765,000 | 5.4% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,136,000 | 8.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $806,000 | 5.7% |
| Other Support Services | $579,000 | 4.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $701,000 | 5.4% |
| Food Services | $701,000 | 4.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 76.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 92 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 20 | 4.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Farwell Area Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 1,575
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 85
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| FARWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
268 East Ohio St
Farwell, MI Public | KG-4 | 521 | 15.7 |  Review This School |
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| FARWELL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
399 East Michigan St
Farwell, MI Public | 9-12 | 458 | 18.9 | Review This School |
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| FARWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
500 East Ohio St
Farwell, MI Public | 5-8 | 469 | 18.5 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FARWELL TIMBERLAND ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
413 Coker Dr
Farwell, MI Public | 9-12 | 54 | 31.8 | Review This School |
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| MMCAA SCHOOL READINESS-FARWELL | ||||
2050 West Cadillac Dr
Farwell, MI Public | PK | - | - | Review This School |
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