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Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus vs. Faxon Academy

Should you attend Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus or Faxon Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
24220 Rosewood St
Oak Park, MI 48237
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Faxon Academy
26275 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48076
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 126 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Faxon Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-8
Total Students
533 students
126 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Faxon Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Faxon Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
8 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Faxon Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ferndale Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Faxon Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Faxon Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1959 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2932 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Faxon Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faxon Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Faxon Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faxon Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Faxon Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Faxon Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Faxon Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus by grade.
This chart displays the students of Faxon Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
17
Grade 1 Students
8
25
Grade 2 Students
14
15
Grade 3 Students
148
11
Grade 4 Students
190
14
Grade 5 Students
173
13
Grade 6 Students
-
16
Grade 7 Students
-
6
Grade 8 Students
-
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ferndale Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Faxon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Faxon Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ferndale Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Faxon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Faxon Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ferndale Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Faxon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Faxon Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
45%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ferndale Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Faxon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Faxon Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
45%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ferndale Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Faxon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Faxon Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ferndale Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Faxon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Faxon Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ferndale Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Faxon Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Faxon Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ferndale Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Faxon Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Faxon Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ferndale Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Faxon Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Faxon Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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