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Farwell Elementary-middle School (Closed 2013)

19955 Fenelon St
Detroit, MI 48234
Farwell Elementary-middle School serves 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
4%
37%
(11-12)
24%
64%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit 51±¬ÁÏs Community
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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Farwell Elementary-middle School?
608 students attend Farwell Elementary-middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Farwell Elementary-middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farwell Elementary-middle School?
Farwell Elementary-middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Farwell Elementary-middle School offer ?
Farwell Elementary-middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Farwell Elementary-middle School part of?
Farwell Elementary-middle School is part of Detroit 51±¬ÁÏs Community.

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