Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Fair School Downtown ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
48%
12%
White
37%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)85-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Metro Education Program School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fair School Downtown?
The graduation rate of Fair School Downtown is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fair School Downtown?
513 students attend Fair School Downtown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fair School Downtown students are Black, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair School Downtown?
Fair School Downtown has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fair School Downtown offer ?
Fair School Downtown offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Fair School Downtown part of?
Fair School Downtown is part of West Metro Education Program School District.
