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Posted March 8, 2012

This is a wonderful school. The teachers are high quality, caring, respectful, positive and energetic. The students are diverse, respectful, and take pride in their work. The atmosphere is friendly and student-centered. The building is modern, comfortable and inspiring. Students have access to different arts and technology.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2010

FAIR School is a great school for 4th through 8th graders preparing them for what is ahead in high school. FAIR is diverse and strong, and focuses on many of the arts from dance to music to photography. FAIR School has also proven to be very good academically and will remain strong for years to come.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 16, 2006

My daughter's attended FAIR for 2 years. We find it a wonderful school experience with more opportunities for meeting individual needs than most schools. There are unique opportunities in arts and academics and cultural diversity. It's important for us that our daughter attend a school that respects and works on diversity and integration issues and FAIR does. There are strong expectations for learning and respectful behavior. The students are involved in programs and performances that have been featured on the Walker stage, with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Kennedy Center in Washington, and other venues including the beautiful facility of FAIR. Still, this isn't a school just for already accomplished artists. All students learn about and through the arts. We're pleased with the high standardized tests scores and are confident our daughter will be well prepared for high school. It is a small school and the staff knows the kids well!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2005

My Granddaughter has went to FAIR for the last 5 years. I think it is a great school. They work the kids very hard academicly and use the ARTS in all the classes. Parents can keep up with all the homework and school information by e-mail and the school web site. I'm very happy that my granddaughter had the opportunely to go to this school. I feel that she has a head start on her high school education. Besides being a wonderful fine arts facility.
—Submitted by Mary Peach, a parent


Posted May 22, 2004

This school is perfect for students intrested in the Arts. Extraordinary faculties.
—Submitted by a former student


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

102 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

120 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

114 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

116 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students81%
Female76%
Male89%
Black69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Black63%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Economically non-disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities80%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant81%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students77%
Female83%
Male69%
Black58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant77%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students84%
Female84%
Male82%
Black72%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Economically non-disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students83%
Female86%
Male78%
Black62%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Economically non-disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 58% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

117 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students52%
Female49%
Male57%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female52%
Male43%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilities73%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant49%

Science

All Students58%
Female59%
Male56%
Black30%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students46%
Female44%
Male50%
Black32%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Economically non-disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities50%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English47%
Non-migrant46%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students57%
Female53%
Male63%
Black33%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students51%
Female52%
Male48%
Black29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant51%

Science

All Students35%
Female39%
Male28%
Black10%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Economically non-disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English35%
Non-migrant35%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 76%
Black 24% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 6%
Hispanic 5% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 21%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3915 Adair Ave North
Crystal, MN 55422
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Phone: (763) 971-4500

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