School Overview
The Farmington 56 Campus, located at 33411 Marquette Ave in Garden City, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Garden City Public Schools district. The campus is primarily recognized for housing the district’s alternative and specialized programming, designed to provide a supportive environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional academic setting. By offering smaller class sizes and more personalized instruction, the school focuses on credit recovery, academic acceleration, and meeting the unique social-emotional needs of its student body to ensure they remain on track for graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, the Farmington 56 Campus plays a vital role in the district’s commitment to educational inclusivity. The facility is equipped to foster a sense of community for students who require a more flexible approach to learning than what is typically provided in a large comprehensive high school. By bridging the gap between student potential and academic achievement, the campus provides a critical path for success, emphasizing goal-setting, individual accountability, and the necessary resources to help students transition effectively into post-secondary education or the workforce.
412
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmington 56 Campus
Demographic Student Count
White310
Hispanic31
Black43
Asian6
Two or More20
American Indian2
  • White
    310 (75.2 %)
  • Black
    43 (10.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (7.5 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Garden City Public Schools
Phone: (734)762-8460
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 211
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Grade 5 198
Grade 6 214

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farmington 56 Campus
Grade Student Count
Grade 5198
Grade 6214
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farmington 56 Campus
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20249%
Male21051%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)