Allendale-Fairfax Middle

Summary:

Allendale-Fairfax Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Fairfax, South Carolina, with a student population of 212. The school is part of the Allendale 01 school district, which is ranked 67 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student body at Allendale-Fairfax Middle is predominantly African American, making up 91.51% of the student population.

Allendale-Fairfax Middle consistently underperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 39.1% of 6th graders, 39.7% of 7th graders, and 40.4% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 53.7%, 50.2%, and 50.3%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is even more concerning, with only 16.7% of 6th graders, 15.9% of 7th graders, and 15.3% of 8th graders achieving proficiency, compared to the state averages of 38.4%, 33.8%, and 30.2%. Despite relatively high funding and a low student-teacher ratio, the school has been unable to improve its performance over the past decade.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Barnwell 45 and Hampton districts, such as Barnwell Elementary, Guinyard-Butler Middle, North District Middle, and Estill Middle, generally perform better than Allendale-Fairfax Middle on standardized tests, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that the school's low overall performance is not solely due to the racial composition of the student body, but rather a broader systemic issue that needs to be addressed.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3581 Allendale-Fairfax Highway
       Fairfax, SC  29827


(803) 584-3489

District: Allendale 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,823 Help


Students who attend Allendale-Fairfax Middle usually attend:

High:    Allendale Fairfax High

Feeder schools for Allendale-Fairfax Middle:

Elementary:    Allendale-Fairfax Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.5%
White:
4.2%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Allendale-Fairfax Middle ranks worse than 75.7% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Allendale-Fairfax Middle is $18,823.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Allendale-Fairfax Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Allendale-Fairfax Middle 246th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Allendale-Fairfax Middle in the ranking list.)

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African American students:


Allendale 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Allendale 01 67th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Allendale-Fairfax Middle

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Rank History for all students at Allendale-Fairfax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 2.85 223rd 225 0.9%
2004 2.83 228th 230 0.9%
2005 2.70 229th 230 0.4%
2006 3.99 228th 231 1.3%
2007 4.17 231st 236 2.1%
2008 3.69 240th 244 1.6%
2009 2.05 247th 249 0.8%
2010 0.88 258th 261 1.1%
2011 0.68 269th 269 0.0%
2012 1.19 271st 271 0.0%
2013 2.64 273rd 276 1.1%
2014 1.56 288th 291 1.0%
2015 6.23 295th 301 2.0%
2016 10.14 288th 303 5.0%
2017 10.53 301st 317 5.0%
2018 20.60 248th 303 18.2%
2019 7.92 304th 315 3.5%
2021 6.02 310th 311 0.3%
2022 16.50 259th 310 16.5%
2023 21.03 257th 325 20.9%
2024 23.73 246th 325 24.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Allendale-Fairfax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.52 198th 280 29.3%
2019 11.34 276th 289 4.5%
2021 6.40 287th 288 0.3%
2022 21.60 246th 300 18.0%
2023 25.17 248th 313 20.8%
2024 24.55 245th 307 20.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Allendale-Fairfax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.95 254th 281 9.6%
2019 5.92 290th 296 2.0%
2021 6.95 273rd 279 2.2%
2022 22.73 222nd 290 23.4%
2023 31.88 209th 299 30.1%
2024 31.10 209th 294 28.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Allendale-Fairfax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.33 189th 284 33.5%
2019 11.52 273rd 296 7.8%
2021 4.96 279th 279 0.0%
2022 12.21 272nd 292 6.8%
2023 15.57 256th 303 15.5%
2024 19.83 238th 294 19.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Allendale-Fairfax Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.23 142nd 237 40.1%
2019 21.10 221st 252 12.3%
2021 13.98 231st 235 1.7%
2022 40.52 133rd 249 46.6%
2023 45.50 129th 253 49.0%
2024 51.39 102nd 248 58.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Allendale-Fairfax Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 84 316 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 63 289 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1992 55 280 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1993 61 301 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 51 334 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1995 35 334 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1996 35 334 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1997 31 336 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 25 287 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 31 322 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2000 14 278 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2001 11 242 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 17 351 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 17 351 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 20 402 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 15 378 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2006 9 377 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 9 344 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2008 6 334 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2009 8 326 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2010 4 297 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2011 7 287 0 11 0 0 0 0 305
2012 8 280 0 2 0 0 0 0 290
2013 6 286 0 2 0 0 0 0 294
2014 6 291 0 3 0 0 0 0 300
2015 1 188 1 2 0 0 0 0 192
2016 3 180 1 5 0 0 0 0 189
2017 6 170 1 8 0 0 1 0 186
2018 5 126 0 3 3 0 1 0 138
2019 6 230 0 4 0 0 0 0 240
2020 8 252 0 5 1 0 2 0 268
2021 8 239 0 5 0 0 2 0 254
2022 9 197 0 5 0 0 3 0 214
2023 9 194 0 6 1 0 2 0 212

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 Allendale-Fairfax Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 400 23.6 16.9 n/a
1991 353 21.6 16.3 68
1992 337 20.9 16.1 75.4
1993 363 22.0 16.5 76.9
1994 385 21.0 18.3 83.4
1995 370 23.0 16.1 78.1
1996 370 23.0 16.1 78.1
1997 369 20.0 18.5 69.9
1998 313 20.0 15.7 83.4
1999 357 22.0 16.2 86.3
2000 296 20.0 14.8 88.5
2001 256 21.0 12.2 91.4
2002 374 28.0 13.4 91.7
2003 374 28.0 13.4 91.7
2004 428 24.0 17.8 86.2
2005 401 29.0 13.8 87.5
2006 401 27.0 14.9 86
2007 366 39.0 9.4 85
2008 346 25.0 13.8 84.7
2009 342 19.0 18.0 90.9
2010 310 21.0 14.7 94.2
2011 305 23.0 13.2 94.8
2012 290 21.0 13.8 94.8
2013 294 21.0 14.0 90.5
2014 300 21.0 14.2 93.7
2015 192 12.0 16.0 100
2016 189 11.0 17.1 100
2017 186 12.5 14.8 100
2018 138 12.0 11.5 100
2019 240 17.0 14.1 100
2020 268 18.0 14.8 100
2021 254 17.0 14.9 100
2022 214 17.0 12.5 100
2023 212 22.0 9.6 100

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 Allendale-Fairfax Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 400 23.6 16.9 n/a
1991 353 21.6 16.3 68
1992 337 20.9 16.1 75.4
1993 363 22.0 16.5 76.9
1994 385 21.0 18.3 83.4
1995 370 23.0 16.1 78.1
1996 370 23.0 16.1 78.1
1997 369 20.0 18.5 69.9
1998 313 20.0 15.7 83.4
1999 357 22.0 16.2 86.3
2000 296 20.0 14.8 88.5
2001 256 21.0 12.2 91.4
2002 374 28.0 13.4 91.7
2003 374 28.0 13.4 91.7
2004 428 24.0 17.8 86.2
2005 401 29.0 13.8 87.5
2006 401 27.0 14.9 86
2007 366 39.0 9.4 85
2008 346 25.0 13.8 84.7
2009 342 19.0 18.0 90.9
2010 310 21.0 14.7 94.2
2011 305 23.0 13.2 94.8
2012 290 21.0 13.8 94.8
2013 294 21.0 14.0 90.5
2014 300 21.0 14.2 93.7
2015 192 12.0 16.0 100
2016 189 11.0 17.1 100
2017 186 12.5 14.8 100
2018 138 12.0 11.5 100
2019 240 17.0 14.1 100
2020 268 18.0 14.8 100
2021 254 17.0 14.9 100
2022 214 17.0 12.5 100
2023 212 22.0 9.6 100

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 Allendale-Fairfax Middle

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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 $978 (5.8%) $457 (2.7%) $1,435 (8.6%) $11,292 (67.4%) $4,029 (24.0%) $15,321 (91.4%) $16,756
2020 $917 (6.8%) $268 (2.0%) $1,185 (8.8%) $8,797 (65.5%) $3,445 (25.7%) $12,243 (91.2%) $13,428
2021 $974 (7.8%) $272 (2.2%) $1,246 (9.9%) $9,380 (74.9%) $1,904 (15.2%) $11,284 (90.1%) $12,530
2022 $997 (8.3%) $1,101 (9.1%) $2,098 (17.4%) $8,978 (74.5%) $978 (8.1%) $9,957 (82.6%) $12,055
2023 $1,564 (8.3%) $3,980 (21.1%) $5,544 (29.5%) $10,542 (56.0%) $2,737 (14.5%) $13,279 (70.5%) $18,823

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Allendale-Fairfax Middle

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 304th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 257th of 325 Middle schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Allendale-Fairfax Middle)14.127.1
 13%
   6th Grade Science (Allendale 01)14.127.1
 13%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Allendale-Fairfax Middle)9.841.5
 31.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Allendale 01)9.841.5
 31.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Allendale-Fairfax Middle)1220.7
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Allendale 01)1220.7
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Allendale-Fairfax Middle)20.325.4
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Allendale 01)20.325.4
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Allendale-Fairfax Middle)7.511.9
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Allendale 01)7.511.9
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Allendale-Fairfax Middle)15.737.1
 21.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Allendale 01)15.737.1
 21.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Allendale-Fairfax Middle)2512.9
 12.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Allendale 01)2512.9
 12.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students240212
 11.7%
African American230194
 15.7%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White69
 50%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Allendale-Fairfax Middle

Students at Allendale-Fairfax Middle are 92% African American, 4% White, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Allendale-Fairfax Middle.

Allendale-Fairfax Middle ranks in the bottom 24.3% of South Carolina middle schools.

Students who attend Allendale-Fairfax Middle usually go on to attend Allendale Fairfax High


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