For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 340 students in Akron-Fairgrove Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Akron-Fairgrove Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
340 Students
958,745 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
58,822 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Akron-Fairgrove Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#481 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,642 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,516 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
84,947 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
178,021 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
302 Students
600,854 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
806 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
52,145 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
25
109,698
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
90,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
89,362
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
14,798
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
14,661
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
13,690
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
14,308
# Ungraded Students:
2
2,001
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,026 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,718
$18,370
Spending / Student
$26,026
$17,559
Best Akron-Fairgrove Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akronfairgrove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4335 Lynn St
Akron, MI 48701
(989) 691-5141
Akron, MI 48701
(989) 691-5141
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 N Thomas Rd
Fairgrove, MI 48733
(989) 693-6112
Fairgrove, MI 48733
(989) 693-6112
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
