Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fairview School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview School's student population of 133 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairview School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
4%
1%
White
80%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairview School's ranking?
Fairview School is ranked #445 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Fairview School?
133 students attend Fairview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Fairview School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview School?
Fairview School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairview School offer ?
Fairview School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fairview School part of?
Fairview School is part of Fairview Elem School District.
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