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Fairfield Middle School

Summary:

Fairfield Middle School is a public middle school in Fairfield, Iowa, serving 438 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Fairfield Community School District, which is ranked 235 out of 309 districts in the state.

Fairfield Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with 79% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average of 69% for Iowa middle schools. The school has seen a slight decrease in the percentage of white students over the past three years. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts above the state average for some grades but below for others. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were below the state average for all grades except 6th and 8th. The school's Science proficiency rates were above the state average for 8th grade but below for 5th grade. Compared to the Fairfield Community School District, Fairfield Middle School's proficiency rates were generally on par with the district's performance.

Fairfield Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.74% to 51.37% over the past three school years, which is higher than the state average for Iowa middle schools. However, the school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are both higher than the state average, suggesting a focus on providing a more personalized learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 404 W Fillmore
       Fairfield, IA  52556

(641) 472-5019

District: Fairfield Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
134th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,667 Help


Students who attend Fairfield Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fairfield High School

Feeder schools for Fairfield Middle School:

Elementary:    Pence Elementary
    Washington Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairfield Middle School ranks better than 60.2% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfield Middle School is $13,667.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fairfield Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Middle School 134th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Fairfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

Fairfield Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Community School District 235th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 66.83 101st 349 71.1%
2013 61.98 129th 350 63.1%
2014 53.45 174th 337 48.4%
2015 47.75 211th 349 39.5%
2016 57.47 154th 343 55.1%
2017 50.33 178th 327 45.6%
2018 51.71 174th 318 45.3%
2019 51.86 174th 342 49.1%
2021 56.29 151st 324 53.4%
2022 69.48 88th 337 73.9%
2023 65.61 106th 334 68.3%
2024 62.42 134th 337 60.2%
See the entire list of Iowa Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fairfield Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 435 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 407 3 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 402 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1991 426 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1992 487 6 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1993 483 7 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 451 5 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1995 494 3 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1996 494 3 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1997 488 1 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1998 493 4 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1999 487 6 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 474 7 13 4 5 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 471 5 9 6 4 n/a n/a 0 495
2002 442 7 10 12 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2003 442 7 10 12 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2004 459 11 12 17 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2005 433 8 13 21 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 394 10 12 27 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 390 8 9 22 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2008 379 7 9 17 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2009 369 6 6 18 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2010 360 7 5 14 0 1 3 0 390
2011 435 8 10 22 0 0 9 0 484
2012 460 11 7 21 0 0 7 0 506
2013 467 6 12 23 0 0 11 0 519
2014 451 10 13 31 0 0 4 0 509
2015 444 8 14 31 0 0 8 0 505
2016 450 12 13 33 0 0 14 0 522
2017 441 14 12 35 0 0 15 0 517
2018 423 11 12 30 0 0 14 0 490
2019 440 13 12 26 3 0 13 0 507
2020 419 11 13 32 4 0 17 0 496
2021 397 12 14 32 2 0 16 0 473
2022 371 11 16 39 2 1 20 0 460
2023 346 8 18 44 1 0 20 1 438

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 Fairfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 34.0 12.9 12.2
1989 420 3.3 127.2 12.1
1990 410 33.0 12.4 12.9
1991 438 32.5 13.4 14.2
1992 502 0.0 0.0 13.3
1993 498 35.5 14.0 18.3
1994 471 35.5 13.3 13.2
1995 517 37.5 13.8 17.6
1996 517 37.5 13.8 17.6
1997 502 39.6 12.7 21.3
1998 512 39.5 13.0 18.4
1999 506 39.5 12.8 24.7
2000 503 41.0 12.3 20.7
2001 495 41.0 12.1 22.4
2002 472 41.1 11.5 22.2
2003 472 41.1 11.5 22.2
2004 500 38.5 13.0 25
2005 476 39.2 12.1 30.9
2006 443 40.2 11.0 30.5
2007 430 40.0 10.8 38.1
2008 413 37.0 11.2 33.4
2009 399 35.9 11.1 36.1
2010 390 32.9 11.8 40.5
2011 484 37.4 12.9 43.8
2012 506 34.4 14.7 39.3
2013 519 33.7 15.3 45.5
2014 509 32.8 15.5 42.2
2015 505 34.0 14.8 47.7
2016 522 36.0 14.5 42.3
2017 517 35.7 14.4 41
2018 490 35.1 13.9 46.5
2019 507 36.3 13.9 51.3
2020 496 38.7 12.8 48.8
2021 473 37.3 12.6 46.9
2022 460 37.2 12.3 46.7
2023 438 38.1 11.4 51.4

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 Fairfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 34.0 12.9 12.2
1989 420 3.3 127.2 12.1
1990 410 33.0 12.4 12.9
1991 438 32.5 13.4 14.2
1992 502 0.0 0.0 13.3
1993 498 35.5 14.0 18.3
1994 471 35.5 13.3 13.2
1995 517 37.5 13.8 17.6
1996 517 37.5 13.8 17.6
1997 502 39.6 12.7 21.3
1998 512 39.5 13.0 18.4
1999 506 39.5 12.8 24.7
2000 503 41.0 12.3 20.7
2001 495 41.0 12.1 22.4
2002 472 41.1 11.5 22.2
2003 472 41.1 11.5 22.2
2004 500 38.5 13.0 25
2005 476 39.2 12.1 30.9
2006 443 40.2 11.0 30.5
2007 430 40.0 10.8 38.1
2008 413 37.0 11.2 33.4
2009 399 35.9 11.1 36.1
2010 390 32.9 11.8 40.5
2011 484 37.4 12.9 43.8
2012 506 34.4 14.7 39.3
2013 519 33.7 15.3 45.5
2014 509 32.8 15.5 42.2
2015 505 34.0 14.8 47.7
2016 522 36.0 14.5 42.3
2017 517 35.7 14.4 41
2018 490 35.1 13.9 46.5
2019 507 36.3 13.9 51.3
2020 496 38.7 12.8 48.8
2021 473 37.3 12.6 46.9
2022 460 37.2 12.3 46.7
2023 438 38.1 11.4 51.4

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 Fairfield Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $633 (4.6%) $13,034 (95.4%) $13,667

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 106th of 334 Middle schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Middle School)64.863.4
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Community School District)64.863.4
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Middle School)71.259.4
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Community School District)71.259.4
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Middle School)67.379.2
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Community School District)67.379.2
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Middle School)63.762.4
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Community School District)63.762.4
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Middle School)68.388.9
 20.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Community School District)68.388.9
 20.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Middle School)85.484.3
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Community School District)85.484.3
 1.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Middle School)72.686.1
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Community School District)72.686.1
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Middle School)68.178.7
 10.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Community School District)68.178.7
 10.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students507438
 13.6%
African American138
 38.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1218
 50%
Hispanic2644
 69.2%
Pacific Islander00
White440346
 21.4%
Two or More Races1320
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%51.4%
 0.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Middle School

Students who attend Fairfield Middle School usually go on to attend Fairfield High School

Fairfield Middle School ranks 134th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Fairfield Middle School.

Students at Fairfield Middle School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.


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