Fairfax Campus (Closed 2012)

Fairfax Campus serves 419 students in grades 6-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(10-11)
15-19%
84%
(10-11)
30-34%
87%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
59%
7%
White
15%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(10-11)
25-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax Campus?
The graduation rate of Fairfax Campus is 25-29%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 82%.
How many students attend Fairfax Campus?
419 students attend Fairfax Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fairfax Campus students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfax Campus?
Fairfax Campus has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairfax Campus offer ?
Fairfax Campus offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Fairfax Campus part of?
Fairfax Campus is part of Kansas City School District.

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