Serving 198 students in grades 6-8, Fairfield Local Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairfield Local Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Leesburg, OH, covering approximately 60.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 7.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfield Local Middle School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Fairfield Local Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Local Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#893 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Local Middle School's ranking?
Fairfield Local Middle School is ranked #893 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Local Middle School?
198 students attend Fairfield Local Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Fairfield Local Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfield Local Middle School?
Fairfield Local Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairfield Local Middle School offer ?
Fairfield Local Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Local Middle School part of?
Fairfield Local Middle School is part of Fairfield Local School District.
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