C+
Average
67/100

Farwell Middle School

📚 04 – 07 🏫 School
📍 500 E OHIO ST, Farwell, MI 48622
Overall
C+
67/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.10 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 68th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

67
Repit Score
out of 100
306
Students
enrolled
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%26/1001.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%68/100Students gain 1.10 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.15 in 2009–19; 67th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 78% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (−8 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−6 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White39%30%reading -17 pts, math -15 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -1 pts, math +4 pts45th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 E OHIO ST
City Farwell
ZIP Code 48622
District 2614100
NCES School ID 261410005060
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48622

Understanding the community around Farwell Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,976
Per Capita Income $26,688
Poverty Rate 15.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $121,400
Median Rent $826
Owner-Occupied 85.5%
Renter-Occupied 14.5%
View full data for ZIP 48622 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Farwell Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.5%
Hispanic/Latino 5.9%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Black 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 306
Teachers (FTE) 17.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Farwell Middle School?
Farwell Middle School has a Repit School Score of 67 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Farwell Middle School?
Farwell Middle School has 306 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Farwell Middle School serve?
Farwell Middle School serves grades 04 – 07 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Farwell Middle School receive per student?
Farwell Middle School receives $20,727 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Farwell Middle School in 48622 ▼
Avg Home Value
$210,113
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+13.2%
% Renters
14.5%

Other Schools in 48622

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026