Best Public Schools in Fairfield, ME

Summary:

The city of Fairfield, Maine is home to three schools: Lawrence High School, Lawrence Junior High School, and Fairfield Primary School, all part of the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49. While the schools share some similarities, such as a predominantly white student population, they also exhibit distinct characteristics that set them apart.

Among the standout schools, Fairfield Primary School stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, the second-best in the district. However, it also has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 55.36%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, Lawrence High School has the highest student enrollment with 577 students and the highest four-year graduation rate at 84.4%.

The data also reveals concerning trends, such as the declining state-wide rankings and ratings for Lawrence High School and Lawrence Junior High School, suggesting underperformance compared to other schools in Maine. Additionally, all three schools face high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 35.0% to 39.0%, indicating a significant challenge in student attendance and engagement. These findings highlight the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by the schools in Fairfield, Maine and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Lawrence High School	Public	9-12	9 School Street	Fairfield	04937	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	No	(207) 453-4200	553	42	13.3	42.1%	523 (94.6%)	4 (0.7%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	28.7	87^th of 123 public high schools	29.3%		44.6	69^th of 98 public high schools	29.6%	18	51.5	45.4	31.2	$14,742
Lawrence Junior High School	Public	7-8	7 School Street	Fairfield	04937	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	No	(207) 453-4200	281	24	11.7	47.0%	270 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	17.5	86^th of 96 public middle schools	10.4%		45.9	58^th of 93 public middle schools	37.6%	28	53.0	32.7	28.2	$16,551
Fairfield Primary School	Public	PK-K	63 High Street	Fairfield	04937	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 453-4220	111	10	10.7	70.3%	96 (86.5%)	2 (1.8%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.3%)								(n/a)				$17,826

Cities Near Fairfield

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Waterville	2.47 mi	5	176^th
Benton	2.8 mi	1	224^th
Winslow	3.33 mi	3	106^th
Hinckley	4.13 mi	1	64^th
Oakland	5.23 mi	4	62^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.