Serving 259 students in grades 5-8, Fairfield Area Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairfield Area MS serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Fairfield, PA, covering approximately 61.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfield Area Middle School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairfield Area Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Area Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
2%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Area Middle School's ranking?
Fairfield Area Middle School is ranked #1646 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fairfield Area Middle School often compared to?
Fairfield Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gettysburg Area Middle School, Upper Adams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Area Middle School?
259 students attend Fairfield Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fairfield Area Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Area Middle School?
Fairfield Area Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairfield Area Middle School offer ?
Fairfield Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Area Middle School part of?
Fairfield Area Middle School is part of Fairfield Area School District.
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