Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Faxon Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Faxon Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Faxon Academy's student population of 119 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Faxon Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faxon Academy is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2834 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
88%
18%
White
8%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faxon Academy's ranking?
Faxon Academy is ranked #2834 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Faxon Academy?
119 students attend Faxon Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Faxon Academy students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faxon Academy?
Faxon Academy has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Faxon Academy offer ?
Faxon Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Faxon Academy part of?
Faxon Academy is part of Faxon Academy School District.
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