Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Fairfax Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfax Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairfax Learning Center's student population of 62 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfax Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfax Learning Center is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
53%
21%
Black
29%
6%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax Learning Center's ranking?
Fairfax Learning Center is ranked #1010 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Fairfax Learning Center is 50-59%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fairfax Learning Center?
62 students attend Fairfax Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fairfax Learning Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfax Learning Center?
Fairfax Learning Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairfax Learning Center offer ?
Fairfax Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Fairfax Learning Center part of?
Fairfax Learning Center is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairfax Learning Center located?
Fairfax Learning Center is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast.
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