Fairview School

Summary:

Fairview School is an alternative public school in Fairview, Michigan, serving grades PK-12 with 298 students. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 98% of students identifying as white, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 70% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Fairview School has faced some challenges, including fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 72.2% to 89.6%, relatively high dropout rates up to 27.7%, and chronic absenteeism rates as high as 22.9%. The school's academic performance on state assessments is mixed, with strengths in some areas but struggles in others, particularly in mathematics. In comparison, the nearby Atlanta Community Schools have higher graduation rates, lower dropout rates, and generally stronger academic performance, despite also serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

The lack of racial diversity at Fairview School, in contrast to the more diverse student population at Atlanta Community Schools, and the school's challenges in supporting consistent educational outcomes for its students suggest that Fairview may need to closely examine its practices and strategies to better support the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse learners.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1879 E Miller Rd
       Fairview, MI  48621-8705


(989) 848-7004

District: Fairview Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
518th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,093 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.7%
Hispanic:
1.0%
Asian:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairview School ranks better than 65.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fairview School ranks better than 61.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.36. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fairview School ranks better than 79.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fairview School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.7%), Hispanic (1%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairview School is 16.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairview School is $14,093.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairview School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairview School 518th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Fairview School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Fairview School 346th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Fairview School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Fairview School 155th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Fairview School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fairview School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 57.76 691st 1563 55.8%
2014 33.13 1118th 1533 27.1%
2016 54.32 712th 1548 54.0%
2017 43.26 807th 1466 45.0%
2018 68.99 456th 1448 68.5%
2019 54.82 596th 1408 57.7%
2021 54.44 456th 1153 60.5%
2022 33.69 860th 1344 36.0%
2023 64.05 488th 1470 66.8%
2024 62.74 518th 1486 65.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.17 145th 1397 89.6%
2019 73.97 183rd 1134 83.9%
2022 57.76 406th 1099 63.1%
2023 80.48 155th 1350 88.5%
2024 71.99 275th 1381 80.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.97 459th 1443 68.2%
2023 62.61 421st 1321 68.1%
2024 64.89 383rd 1342 71.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.07 452nd 1446 68.7%
2023 66.63 397th 1334 70.2%
2024 59.28 504th 1347 62.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.53 490th 1253 60.9%
2019 43.69 650th 1128 42.4%
2021 48.62 484th 1005 51.8%
2022 20.58 916th 1102 16.9%
2023 52.51 542nd 1198 54.8%
2024 49.85 580th 1204 51.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fairview School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.00 353rd 806 56.2%
2007 58.05 449th 823 45.4%
2008 46.53 580th 839 30.9%
2009 57.56 485th 847 42.7%
2010 52.83 542nd 851 36.3%
2011 69.96 267th 858 68.9%
2012 78.68 158th 900 82.4%
2013 75.17 182nd 919 80.2%
2014 59.60 370th 921 59.8%
2015 53.99 404th 919 56.0%
2016 60.59 324th 894 63.8%
2017 65.40 225th 821 72.6%
2018 74.23 193rd 838 77.0%
2019 61.80 250th 792 68.4%
2021 73.59 125th 675 81.5%
2022 67.11 200th 776 74.2%
2023 54.68 333rd 883 62.3%
2024 54.36 346th 897 61.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.32 39th 815 95.2%
2019 81.80 50th 672 92.6%
2021 78.76 54th 523 89.7%
2023 59.37 263rd 825 68.1%
2024 48.28 383rd 836 54.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.38 103rd 794 87.0%
2023 61.23 235th 770 69.5%
2024 76.71 119th 771 84.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.66 345th 797 56.7%
2023 46.10 372nd 776 52.1%
2024 44.47 417th 786 46.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.62 213th 678 68.6%
2019 49.63 289th 624 53.7%
2021 69.52 128th 577 77.8%
2022 61.02 196th 638 69.3%
2023 42.85 361st 688 47.5%
2024 42.39 376th 701 46.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.11 393rd 705 44.3%
2007 79.70 125th 767 83.7%
2008 64.55 333rd 750 55.6%
2009 74.60 206th 754 72.7%
2010 68.82 303rd 765 60.4%
2011 77.87 171st 784 78.2%
2012 60.26 346th 773 55.2%
2013 74.47 184th 805 77.1%
2014 67.72 253rd 799 68.3%
2015 69.27 251st 832 69.8%
2016 63.39 288th 852 66.2%
2017 56.40 321st 835 61.6%
2018 62.36 294th 824 64.3%
2021 69.46 123rd 561 78.1%
2023 85.02 87th 735 88.2%
2024 73.25 155th 743 79.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.59 99th 755 86.9%
2023 99.42 6th 614 99.0%
2024 86.43 52nd 654 92.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.25 103rd 710 85.5%
2023 79.52 86th 611 85.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.35 122nd 633 80.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Fairview School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.46 344th 708 51.4%
2021 62.36 151st 516 70.7%
2023 80.53 104th 647 83.9%
2024 70.11 158th 638 75.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fairview School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 180
1989 163 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1990 168 3 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 176
1991 172 2 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 179
1992 180 1 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 187
1993 193 2 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 202
1994 201 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1995 228 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 231
1996 228 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 231
1997 238 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 243
1998 242 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 246
1999 256 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 259
2000 253 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2001 255 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 217 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2003 217 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2004 172 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 173
2005 144 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2006 191 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 192
2007 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2008 172 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 172
2009 171 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2010 178 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 182
2011 178 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 182
2012 166 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 168
2013 173 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 176
2014 165 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 166
2015 158 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 159
2016 287 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 292
2017 307 1 2 6 0 0 0 0 316
2018 297 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 300
2019 295 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 298
2020 291 5 1 4 0 0 0 0 301
2021 304 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 311
2022 298 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 302
2023 294 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 298
2024 298 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 302

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairview School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 180 n/a n/a n/a
1989 170 n/a n/a 0
1990 176 16.0 11.0 0
1991 179 n/a n/a n/a
1992 187 n/a n/a 18.2
1993 202 n/a 0.0 36.6
1994 206 12.0 17.2 0
1995 231 13.0 17.8 15.2
1996 231 13.0 17.8 15.2
1997 243 13.0 18.7 16
1998 246 13.0 18.9 22.8
1999 259 14.0 18.5 21.2
2000 255 14.0 18.2 27.8
2001 256 15.0 17.1 36.3
2002 220 12.3 17.9 42.7
2003 220 12.3 17.9 42.7
2004 173 10.7 16.2 48
2005 146 9.5 15.4 97.9
2006 192 10.9 17.6 91.1
2007 116 11.7 9.9 45.7
2008 172 8.5 20.2 53.5
2009 172 9.9 17.4 54.1
2010 182 9.9 18.3 59.3
2011 182 8.2 22.0 56
2012 168 8.1 20.6 60.7
2013 176 9.7 18.0 65.3
2014 166 9.2 18.0 62.7
2015 159 9.0 17.6 64.2
2016 292 17.0 17.1 70.2
2017 316 17.0 18.5 68
2018 300 17.2 17.3 75.7
2019 298 17.6 16.8 73.8
2020 301 15.5 19.3 71.4
2021 311 17.8 17.4 72
2022 302 15.8 19.1 69.2
2023 298 12.0 24.8 73.8
2024 302 18.0 16.7 72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairview School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 180 n/a n/a n/a
1989 170 n/a n/a 0
1990 176 16.0 11.0 0
1991 179 n/a n/a n/a
1992 187 n/a n/a 18.2
1993 202 n/a 0.0 36.6
1994 206 12.0 17.2 0
1995 231 13.0 17.8 15.2
1996 231 13.0 17.8 15.2
1997 243 13.0 18.7 16
1998 246 13.0 18.9 22.8
1999 259 14.0 18.5 21.2
2000 255 14.0 18.2 27.8
2001 256 15.0 17.1 36.3
2002 220 12.3 17.9 42.7
2003 220 12.3 17.9 42.7
2004 173 10.7 16.2 48
2005 146 9.5 15.4 97.9
2006 192 10.9 17.6 91.1
2007 116 11.7 9.9 45.7
2008 172 8.5 20.2 53.5
2009 172 9.9 17.4 54.1
2010 182 9.9 18.3 59.3
2011 182 8.2 22.0 56
2012 168 8.1 20.6 60.7
2013 176 9.7 18.0 65.3
2014 166 9.2 18.0 62.7
2015 159 9.0 17.6 64.2
2016 292 17.0 17.1 70.2
2017 316 17.0 18.5 68
2018 300 17.2 17.3 75.7
2019 298 17.6 16.8 73.8
2020 301 15.5 19.3 71.4
2021 311 17.8 17.4 72
2022 302 15.8 19.1 69.2
2023 298 12.0 24.8 73.8
2024 302 18.0 16.7 72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairview School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,579 (14.6%) $9,216 (85.4%) $10,796
2020 $1,718 (15.3%) $9,478 (84.7%) $11,196
2021 $2,542 (21.8%) $9,135 (78.2%) $11,676
2022 $3,841 (28.4%) $9,704 (71.6%) $13,545
2023 $3,092 (21.9%) $11,000 (78.1%) $14,093

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairview School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 596th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 488th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.1%
Ranks 250th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 333rd of 883 Middle schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairview School)43.550
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Area School District)43.550
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Fairview School)30.455
 24.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Fairview Area School District)30.455
 24.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview School)42.961.9
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Area School District)42.961.9
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Fairview School)42.942.9
   4th Grade Math (Fairview Area School District)42.942.9
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview School)6054.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Area School District)6054.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Fairview School)5645.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Fairview Area School District)5645.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Fairview School)3222.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Fairview Area School District)3222.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview School)3543.8
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Area School District)3543.8
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Fairview School)3515.6
 19.4%
   6th Grade Math (Fairview Area School District)3515.6
 19.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview School)5233.3
 18.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Area School District)5233.3
 18.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Fairview School)5626.1
 29.9%
   7th Grade Math (Fairview Area School District)5626.1
 29.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fairview School)38.936.4
 2.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fairview Area School District)38.936.4
 2.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview School)63.263.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairview Area School District)63.263.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fairview School)31.627.3
 4.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fairview Area School District)31.627.3
 4.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students298298
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White295294
 0.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.8%73.8%


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Fairview School ranks 518th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended Fairview School.

Students at Fairview School are 99% White.


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