Serving 196 students in grades 6-8, Allendale-fairfax Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Allendale-Fairfax Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fairfax, SC, covering approximately 412.4 square miles. Families within this area typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 12.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 21.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Allendale-fairfax Middle School's student population of 196 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
196 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Allendale-fairfax Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allendale-fairfax Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
89%
31%
White
4%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allendale-fairfax Middle School's ranking?
Allendale-fairfax Middle School is ranked #1042 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Allendale-fairfax Middle School often compared to?
Allendale-fairfax Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allendale-fairfax High School, Allendale-fairfax Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Allendale-fairfax Middle School?
196 students attend Allendale-fairfax Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Allendale-fairfax Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allendale-fairfax Middle School?
Allendale-fairfax Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Allendale-fairfax Middle School offer ?
Allendale-fairfax Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Allendale-fairfax Middle School part of?
Allendale-fairfax Middle School is part of Allendale 01 School District.
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