Serving 404 students in grades 5-8, Fairbanks Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairbanks Middle School's student population of 404 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairbanks Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairbanks Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairbanks Middle School's ranking?
Fairbanks Middle School is ranked #763 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fairbanks Middle School?
404 students attend Fairbanks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fairbanks Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairbanks Middle School?
Fairbanks Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairbanks Middle School offer ?
Fairbanks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Fairbanks Middle School part of?
Fairbanks Middle School is part of Morenci Unified District (4230) School District.
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