Fairmont Junior High School serves 768 students in grades 7-9.
Fairmont Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fairmont Junior High School's student population of 768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmont Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fairmont Junior High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
6%
1%
White
58%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Junior High School's ranking?
Fairmont Junior High School is ranked #578 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Junior High School?
768 students attend Fairmont Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fairmont Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Junior High School?
Fairmont Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairmont Junior High School offer ?
Fairmont Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Fairmont Junior High School part of?
Fairmont Junior High School is part of Boise Independent School District.
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