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Schools in Fraser · Fraser Public Schools

Fraser’s public schools outscore 71% of Michigan districts

On-time graduation in Fraser runs at 94%, above the Michigan average (82%). The grade covers the public school district serving Fraser, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#313of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
43%
▼ 2 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
34%
▲ 0 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 12 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.7K
▼ 5% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.9
MI 16.5 · smaller classes
Schools in town
7
3,206 students on the public path
In brief

Fraser’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1198 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Fraser’s, its schools beat 76%, higher than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 43% and math 34% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,688 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Richards Middle School, then Fraser High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Arts Academy in the Woods and St. John Lutheran School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Fraser’s grade

B Test scoresA Graduation

B+: better than 71% of Michigan school districts, #313 of 699 Michigan towns. Graduation is above the Michigan average; test scores are below it.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 71%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1198)Better than 76%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,435 test results and a graduating class of 345 could put Fraser anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Fraser’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,436 in math, 2,434 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Fraser, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–63 schoolsDepends on your addressC+ to B−
7–8Richards Middle SchoolFraser Public SchoolsB
9–12Fraser High SchoolFraser Public SchoolsB

Fraser’s public schools are run by Fraser Public Schools. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Fraser Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 8 schools · 4,366 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 15.9 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$15,688MI $16,528 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading43%
State average 45.4% · 2434 students tested
Math34%
State average 33.6% · 2436 students tested

Fraser vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Fraser’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FraserB+Fraser
RosevilleCRoseville
ClintonA−Chippewa Valley Schools

Every school in Fraser

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Fraserby address
Eisenhower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
C+
391 students18:1Rate it →
Thomas A Edison Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
C+
378 students16:1Rate it →
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elem School
Elementary · Grades K–6
B−
345 students19:1Rate it →
Richards Middle School
Middle · Grades 7–8
B
661 students18:1Rate it →
Fraser High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
1,431 students14:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Arts Academy in the Woods
High · Grades 6–12
C+
Charter
327 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. John Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
255 students23:1Rate it →

Questions about Fraser’s schools

Are Fraser’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Fraser children attend outscore 71% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #313 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Fraser in?

Fraser Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,366 students in 8 schools (2024–25).

Where do Fraser kids go to high school?

Fraser High School, with 1,431 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Fraser’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Fraser Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Fraser spend per student?

$15,688 in Fraser Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Fraser?

Yes: St. John Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 255 students). Fraser also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.