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Fairbanks Middle School

Summary:

Fairbanks Middle School is a public middle school located in Morenci, Arizona, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 395 students. The school is part of the Morenci Unified District, which is ranked 166 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairbanks Middle School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in AASA/English Language Arts and AASA/Mathematics, is generally below the state average across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 24% to 44% in English Language Arts and 21% to 27% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 35% to 43% and 28% to 33%, respectively. The school's performance in Science (AzSCI) is also below the state average, with 5th-grade proficiency at 33% and 8th-grade proficiency at 25%, compared to the state averages of 34% and 27%, respectively. Additionally, Fairbanks Middle School has experienced a significant increase in its dropout rate, from 0.4% in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 to 6.4% in 2021-2022.

Fairbanks Middle School serves a high proportion of low-socioeconomic status students, with 41.77% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $2,670 in 2018-2019 to $7,858 in 2021-2022, and the student-teacher ratio has decreased from 17.3 in 2020-2021 to 8.8 in 2022-2023, suggesting a focus on resource allocation and potential improvement in the learning environment. However, the impact of these changes on student outcomes remains to be seen.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1056 Fairbanks Road
       Morenci, AZ  85540

(928) 865-3501

District: Morenci Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
323rd of 550 Arizona Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,858 Help


Students who attend Fairbanks Middle School usually attend:

High:    Morenci High School

Feeder schools for Fairbanks Middle School:

Elementary:    Metcalf Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  395

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.5%
White:
29.6%
American Indian:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.8% Help


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Compare Details Fairbanks Middle School ranks worse than 58.7% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.19. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.5%), White (29.6%), American Indian (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairbanks Middle School is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Fairbanks Middle School employs 44.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairbanks Middle School is $7,858.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairbanks Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbanks Middle School 323rd of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Fairbanks Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Morenci Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Morenci Unified District 168th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairbanks Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fairbanks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 35.44 294th 521 43.6%
2016 51.14 277th 677 59.1%
2017 60.26 223rd 695 67.9%
2018 51.93 294th 711 58.6%
2019 50.87 260th 605 57.0%
2021 54.80 299th 832 64.1%
2022 40.22 319th 605 47.3%
2023 45.10 376th 854 56.0%
2024 32.19 323rd 550 41.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fairbanks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.11 436th 650 32.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fairbanks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.24 79th 789 90.0%
2023 35.26 204th 363 43.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairbanks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.32 238th 503 52.7%
2023 47.89 301st 717 58.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairbanks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.46 314th 624 49.7%
2019 47.18 224th 466 51.9%
2021 60.27 257th 820 68.7%
2022 44.84 259th 494 47.6%
2023 43.64 381st 806 52.7%
2024 25.46 260th 386 32.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairbanks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.30 225th 617 63.5%
2019 47.49 204th 435 53.1%
2021 48.46 332nd 818 59.4%
2023 42.47 388th 810 52.1%
2024 28.14 247th 370 33.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairbanks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.28 257th 573 55.1%
2023 72.71 60th 400 85.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairbanks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.64 202nd 543 62.8%
2019 61.56 116th 387 70.0%
2021 59.44 223rd 802 72.2%
2022 42.33 206th 392 47.4%
2023 46.17 335th 760 55.9%
2024 44.35 150th 329 54.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Fairbanks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.32 231st 390 40.8%
2023 38.81 85th 159 46.5%
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Rank History for White students at Fairbanks Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.93 213th 436 51.1%
2019 50.21 175th 337 48.1%
2021 63.98 229th 780 70.6%
2022 48.37 240th 446 46.2%
2023 36.47 418th 675 38.1%
2024 18.35 240th 288 16.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fairbanks Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 104 0 0 270 15 0 3 0 392
2015 105 6 1 274 16 0 9 0 411
2016 114 7 3 272 11 0 4 0 411
2017 102 6 3 247 12 0 7 0 377
2018 117 7 2 247 14 0 7 0 394
2019 116 4 2 287 23 0 7 0 439
2020 119 5 1 279 25 0 10 0 439
2021 116 3 2 277 25 0 10 0 433
2022 112 3 2 259 20 0 8 0 404
2023 117 6 1 243 17 0 11 0 395

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairbanks Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 392 21.6 18.1 39.5
2015 411 22.0 18.6 42.8
2016 411 23.0 17.8 n/a
2017 377 22.0 17.1 42.7
2018 394 n/a n/a 42.9
2019 439 17.0 25.8 40.8
2020 439 19.0 23.1 42.6
2021 433 25.0 17.3 n/a
2022 404 25.5 15.7 10.4
2023 395 44.6 8.8 41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairbanks Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 392 21.6 18.1 39.5
2015 411 22.0 18.6 42.8
2016 411 23.0 17.8 n/a
2017 377 22.0 17.1 42.7
2018 394 n/a n/a 42.9
2019 439 17.0 25.8 40.8
2020 439 19.0 23.1 42.6
2021 433 25.0 17.3 n/a
2022 404 25.5 15.7 10.4
2023 395 44.6 8.8 41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairbanks Middle School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $95 (3.6%) $02 (0.1%) $192 (7.2%) $1,654 (61.9%) $918 (34.4%) $2,572 (96.3%) $2,670
2020 $76 (1.2%) $143 (2.3%) $294 (4.7%) $5,251 (84.2%) $765 (12.3%) $6,017 (96.5%) $6,235
2021 $313 (4.7%) $117 (1.7%) $742 (11.0%) $5,577 (83.0%) $709 (10.6%) $6,286 (93.6%) $6,716
2022 $171 (2.2%) $417 (5.3%) $760 (9.7%) $6,318 (80.4%) $952 (12.1%) $7,269 (92.5%) $7,858

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairbanks Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 260th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 376th of 854 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students439395
 10%
African American46
 50%
American Indian2317
 26.1%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic287243
 15.3%
Pacific Islander00
White116117
 0.9%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.8%41.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairbanks Middle School

Students who attend Fairbanks Middle School usually go on to attend Morenci High School

Fairbanks Middle School ranks 323rd of 550 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Fairbanks Middle School.

Students at Fairbanks Middle School are 62% Hispanic, 30% White, 4% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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