FARWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Farwell Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Farwell Area Schools school district, located in FARWELL, MI with about 361 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Farwell Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Farwell Middle School is a public educational institution located in Farwell, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Farwell Area Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students during their middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and character building.

As part of the broader district, the school utilizes its online platform to maintain transparency and communication with families, offering resources related to school calendars, athletic schedules, and district policies. The school's presence in the Farwell community highlights its role as a local hub for youth development, providing students with the tools and support systems necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape. Through its structured academic programs and extracurricular offerings, Farwell Middle School strives to create a supportive culture that values both scholastic achievement and student well-being.

For more information, contact Farwell Middle School at (989) 588-9915 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 EAST OHIO ST
FARWELL, MI 48622-9339
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FARWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FARWELL, MI with about 361 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
361
Teachers:
17.68
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 361 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FARWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.3%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black or African American
0.8%

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.