Fair Plain West Elementary School serves 284 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Fair Plain West Elementary School?
284 students attend Fair Plain West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fair Plain West Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Plain West Elementary School?
Fair Plain West Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fair Plain West Elementary School offer ?
Fair Plain West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Fair Plain West Elementary School part of?
Fair Plain West Elementary School is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools.
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