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Fairfield 7-8

Summary:

Fairfield 7-8 is a public middle school in Fairfield, Montana, serving 35 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Fairfield Elementary School District, which is ranked 67 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Fairfield 7-8 stands out for its high percentage of white students (91.43%) compared to nearby schools like Choteau 7-8 and Sun River Middle School, which have more diverse student populations. The school also performs better than the state average in reading proficiency, with 57.14% of students proficient or better, but lags behind in mathematics proficiency at 28.57%, lower than the state average of 36.59%. Fairfield 7-8's statewide ranking among Montana middle schools has fluctuated over the years, currently standing at 74th out of 187 schools with a 3-star rating.

Interestingly, Fairfield 7-8 outperforms the nearby Choteau 7-8 and Sun River Middle School in both reading and mathematics proficiency, but falls behind the highly-ranked Greenfield 7-8 school, which is only 5.56 miles away and consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Montana. The school's declining statewide ranking and lower mathematics proficiency compared to the state average suggest areas for improvement, while its racial homogeneity and lack of data on free/reduced lunch rates are also noteworthy factors to consider.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 13 7th Street
       Fairfield, MT  59436

(406) 467-2425

District: Fairfield Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,628 Help


Students who attend Fairfield 7-8 usually attend:

High:    Fairfield High School

Feeder schools for Fairfield 7-8:

Elementary:    Fairfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.9 Help
Number of students:  35

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Asian:
2.9%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairfield 7-8 ranks better than 60.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Asian (2.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfield 7-8 is 5.9. (See more...)
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Compare Fairfield 7-8 employs 5.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfield 7-8 is $14,628.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fairfield 7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield 7-8 74th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Fairfield 7-8 in the ranking list.)

Fairfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Elementary 67th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield 7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.48 96th 171 43.9%
2005 62.88 59th 164 64.0%
2006 76.25 19th 146 87.0%
2007 56.63 66th 147 55.1%
2008 57.18 71st 149 52.3%
2009 38.14 113th 147 23.1%
2010 45.36 111th 156 28.8%
2011 65.59 50th 161 68.9%
2012 53.87 89th 156 42.9%
2013 62.52 63rd 159 60.4%
2015 65.33 33rd 156 78.8%
2021 61.78 74th 200 63.0%
2022 50.25 107th 190 43.7%
2023 56.65 74th 187 60.4%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Fairfield 7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 54 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1992 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1993 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1994 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1995 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1996 59 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
1997 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1998 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1999 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2000 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 61
2001 68 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2002 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2003 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2004 58 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 60
2005 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
2006 48 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 49
2007 49 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 51
2008 40 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2009 43 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 44
2010 44 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 46
2011 42 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 44
2012 48 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 52
2013 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44
2014 42 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 44
2015 37 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 39
2016 43 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 46
2017 53 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 57
2018 53 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 60
2019 46 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 52
2020 34 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 41
2021 29 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 33
2022 38 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 40
2023 32 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 35

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 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 55 2.7 20.3 7.3
1992 60 2.1 28.5 13.3
1993 56 3.4 16.5 17.9
1994 59 3.6 16.4 22
1995 59 3.5 16.9 27.1
1996 59 3.5 16.9 27.1
1997 61 4.1 14.9 19.7
1998 64 3.4 18.8 0
1999 52 2.5 20.8 30.8
2000 61 2.4 25.0 36.7
2001 68 2.6 26.2 29.4
2002 54 2.7 20.0 18.5
2003 54 2.7 20.0 18.5
2004 60 3.0 20.0 20
2005 47 2.9 16.2 19.1
2006 49 2.9 16.9 40.8
2007 51 3.8 13.4 39.2
2008 40 3.1 12.9 52.5
2009 44 3.0 14.7 54.5
2010 46 3.0 15.3 34.8
2011 44 3.0 14.6 38.6
2012 52 3.3 15.4 30.8
2013 44 2.6 16.9 27.3
2014 44 2.8 15.5 36.4
2015 39 2.0 19.5 38.5
2016 46 4.0 11.5 39.1
2017 57 4.7 12.0 33.3
2018 60 5.4 10.9 36.7
2019 52 4.5 11.4 46.2
2020 41 4.7 8.5 61
2021 33 5.4 6.0 n/a
2022 40 5.0 7.9 n/a
2023 35 5.9 5.9 n/a

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 7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 55 2.7 20.3 7.3
1992 60 2.1 28.5 13.3
1993 56 3.4 16.5 17.9
1994 59 3.6 16.4 22
1995 59 3.5 16.9 27.1
1996 59 3.5 16.9 27.1
1997 61 4.1 14.9 19.7
1998 64 3.4 18.8 0
1999 52 2.5 20.8 30.8
2000 61 2.4 25.0 36.7
2001 68 2.6 26.2 29.4
2002 54 2.7 20.0 18.5
2003 54 2.7 20.0 18.5
2004 60 3.0 20.0 20
2005 47 2.9 16.2 19.1
2006 49 2.9 16.9 40.8
2007 51 3.8 13.4 39.2
2008 40 3.1 12.9 52.5
2009 44 3.0 14.7 54.5
2010 46 3.0 15.3 34.8
2011 44 3.0 14.6 38.6
2012 52 3.3 15.4 30.8
2013 44 2.6 16.9 27.3
2014 44 2.8 15.5 36.4
2015 39 2.0 19.5 38.5
2016 46 4.0 11.5 39.1
2017 57 4.7 12.0 33.3
2018 60 5.4 10.9 36.7
2019 52 4.5 11.4 46.2
2020 41 4.7 8.5 61
2021 33 5.4 6.0 n/a
2022 40 5.0 7.9 n/a
2023 35 5.9 5.9 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairfield 7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $20,334
2022 $12,499
2023 $14,628

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield 7-8

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5235
 32.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4632
 30.4%
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield 7-8

Students at Fairfield 7-8 are 91% White, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 35 students attended Fairfield 7-8.

Students who attend Fairfield 7-8 usually go on to attend Fairfield High School

Fairfield 7-8 ranks 74th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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