Fairfax Campus (Closed 2012)
Fairfax Campus served 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%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%) for the 2010-11 school year.
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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
59%
7%
White
15%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)25-29%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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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