Serving 40 students in grades 7-8, Fairfield 7-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield 7-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fairfield 7-8's student population of 40 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfield 7-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield 7-8 is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#312 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield 7-8's ranking?
Fairfield 7-8 is ranked #312 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Fairfield 7-8?
40 students attend Fairfield 7-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fairfield 7-8 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield 7-8?
Fairfield 7-8 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairfield 7-8 offer ?
Fairfield 7-8 offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fairfield 7-8 part of?
Fairfield 7-8 is part of Fairfield Elem School District.
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