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Fairfax School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,031 students in Fairfax School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public Schools in Fairfax School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
2 Schools
304 Schools
# Students
1,031 Students
80,076 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
6,913 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fairfax School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 154 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.22
# American Indian Students
3 Students
229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,698 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
2,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
18 Students
2,036 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
987 Students
70,864 Students
% White Students
96%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
84 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
2,793 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
7,542
# Students in K Grade:
75
5,671
# Students in 1st Grade:
68
5,383
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
5,700
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
5,558
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
5,640
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
5,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
5,726
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
5,542
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
5,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
5,786
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
5,421
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
5,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
79
5,039
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,272 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,732 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,272
$29,325
Spending / Student
$13,732
$28,599
Best Fairfax School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Grades: 7-12
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Bfa Elementary School Fairfax
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Grades: PK-6
| 605 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfax School District?
Fairfax School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,031 students.
What is the rank of Fairfax School District?
Fairfax School District is ranked #59 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax School District?
96% of Fairfax School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfax School District?
Fairfax School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12:1.
What is Fairfax School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,732 is less than the state median of $28,599. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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