Farwell Middle School

Farwell Area Schools
500 E OHIO ST
FARWELL, MI 48622
300 Students
Middle School 4th - 7th
School Overview
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.
300
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    277 (92.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.7 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Farwell Area Schools
Phone: (989)588-9915
Website: http://www.farwellschools.net
Grade Range: 4th - 7th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 216
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 72
Grade 6 86
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Clare Middle School
Clare Public Schools
489 Students
209 E STATE ST
CLARE, MI 48617 (4.8 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th