Middle Schools in Fairfield 01

The Fairfield 01 district in South Carolina has only one middle school, Fairfield Middle, which serves grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 337 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population (86.35%) and a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the community it serves.

Fairfield Middle's test scores are generally below the state average, with the school performing better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (100% proficient or better) compared to SC READY/English Language Arts (43.1% for 7th grade, 44.6% for 8th grade) and SC READY/Mathematics (24.3% for 7th grade, 23.4% for 8th grade). Despite the high spending per student ($24,393) and low student-teacher ratio (8.4), the school's academic performance suggests challenges in effectively translating resources into student achievement.

While Fairfield Middle's statewide ranking has improved over the past three years, moving from 218th out of 310 South Carolina middle schools in 2021-2022 to 187th out of 325 in 2023-2024, it is still rated only 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The stark racial and economic disparities in the student population may raise questions about equity and access to quality education for all students in the Fairfield 01 district, and the school may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.