Serving 731 students in grades 6-8, Fairview Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview Middle School's student population of 731 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2059 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
66%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview Middle School's ranking?
Fairview Middle School is ranked #2059 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fairview Middle School often compared to?
Fairview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Cobb Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fairview Middle School?
731 students attend Fairview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fairview Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Middle School?
Fairview Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairview Middle School offer ?
Fairview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Middle School part of?
Fairview Middle School is part of Leon School District.
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