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Faxon Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 150 students in Faxon Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Faxon Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
150 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Faxon Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#856 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
94%
18%
% White
3%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $5,020 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $4,940 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$753,000
$25,476 MM
Spending
$741,000
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$5,020
$18,604
Spending / Student
$4,940
$17,782
Best Faxon Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faxon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26275 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 301-9909
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 301-9909
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Faxon Academy School District?
Faxon Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 150 students.
What is the rank of Faxon Academy School District?
Faxon Academy School District is ranked #816 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Faxon Academy School District?
94% of Faxon Academy School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Faxon Academy School District?
Faxon Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Faxon Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $4,940 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
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