FAIR School Crystal is a magnet school located in Crystal, Minnesota, that specializes in the Fine Arts and educates students in the 6th through 8th grades.
Serving 439 students in grades 6-8, The Fair School - Crystal 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Fair School - Crystal ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The Fair School - Crystal's student population of 439 students has grown by 97% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
BELIEVE. BELONG. BECOME.
School Rankings
The Fair School - Crystal ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Fair School - Crystal is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1406 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
26%
12%
White
48%
60%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fair School - Crystal's ranking?
The Fair School - Crystal is ranked #1406 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend The Fair School - Crystal?
439 students attend The Fair School - Crystal.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of The Fair School - Crystal students are White, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Fair School - Crystal?
The Fair School - Crystal has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Fair School - Crystal offer ?
The Fair School - Crystal offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Fair School - Crystal part of?
The Fair School - Crystal is part of Robbinsdale Public School District.
In what neighborhood is The Fair School - Crystal located?
The Fair School - Crystal is located in the Fair neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
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