Top Rankings
Farmington Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,895 students in Farmington Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Farmington Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
16 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
8,895 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
587 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Farmington Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.55
# American Indian Students
49 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,303 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
15%
3%
# Hispanic Students
406 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
2,403 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
27%
18%
# White Students
4,246 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
48%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
482 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
678
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
720
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
667
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
701
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
637
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
684
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
670
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
606
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
670
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
681
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
687
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
710
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
743
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
41
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,265 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 $17,400 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$163 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$155 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,265
$18,370
Spending / Student
$17,400
$17,559
Best Farmington Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32800 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2070
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2070
Grades: K-8
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34545 Old Timber Rd
Farmington, MI 48331
(248) 785-2068
Farmington, MI 48331
(248) 785-2068
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Longacre Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34850 Arundel Dr
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3733
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3733
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Hillside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36801 W 11 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3773
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3773
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #55.
Farmington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32000 Shiawassee Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3455
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 1,400 students
Rank: #66.
Kenbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32130 Bonnet Hill Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3711
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3711
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Gill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21195 Gill Rd
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3690
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3690
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Power Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34740 Rhonswood St
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3622
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 489-3622
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #99.
North Farmington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32900 W 13 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2005
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2005
Grades: 9-12
| 1,268 students
Rank: #1010.
Beechview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26850 Westmeath Ct
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3655
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3655
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1111.
Warner Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30303 W 14 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2030
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1212.
Ja Lanigan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23800 Tuck Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3722
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3722
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1313.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25000 Middlebelt Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3601
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: #1414.
Wood Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28400 Harwich Dr
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2077
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 785-2077
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1515.
Farmington Central High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30175 Highmeadow Rd
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3827
Farmington, MI 48334
(248) 489-3827
Grades: 8-12
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Visions Unlimited
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
33000 Freedom Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3833
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3833
Grades: 12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Public School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,895 students.
What is the rank of Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Public School District is ranked #169 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington Public School District?
48% of Farmington Public School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Farmington Public School District?
Farmington Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Farmington Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,400 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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