Farwell Middle School vs. Clare Middle School
Should you attend Farwell Middle School or Clare Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 300 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 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 489 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 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
4-7
5-8
Total Students
300 students
489 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2282 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1573 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
70
-
Grade 5 Students
72
118
Grade 6 Students
86
123
Grade 7 Students
71
117
Grade 8 Students
1
131
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
