Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science's student population of 203 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
70%
32%
White
22%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science's ranking?
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science is ranked #185 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science often compared to?
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfield Elementary School, Geiger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science?
203 students attend Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science students are Black, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science?
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science offer ?
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science part of?
Fairfield Magnet For Math And Science is part of Fairfield 01 School District.
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