Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairview School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairview School serves the west part of Auburn, ME, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 13 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 4.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Fairview School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairview School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview School's ranking?
Fairview School is ranked #67 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Fairview School often compared to?
Fairview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Avenue Elementary School, Turner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Fairview School?
489 students attend Fairview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fairview School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview School?
Fairview School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fairview School offer ?
Fairview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview School part of?
Fairview School is part of Auburn School District.
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