Serving 381 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (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 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Fair School - Crystal ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1619 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
29%
12%
White
47%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 #1619 out of 1,860 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
381 students attend The Fair School - Crystal.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of The Fair School - Crystal students are White, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Fair School - Crystal?
The Fair School - Crystal has a student ration of 17:1, 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
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. There are 1 other public schools located in Fair.
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