Serving 743 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 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- 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 743 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.55, 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
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
65%
21%
White
11%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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?
743 students attend Fairview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fairview Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fairview Middle School offer ?
Fairview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fairview Middle School part of?
Fairview Middle School is part of Leon School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
2024 Scholars First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Middle School Open House
September 05, 2024 (Thursday)
2024 High School Open House
September 16, 2024 (Monday)
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