Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

Summary:

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is an elementary school in Winnsboro, South Carolina, serving 217 students in grades PK-6 within the Fairfield 01 school district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 15% of South Carolina elementary schools.

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 6th grade ELA, the school had a 76.1% proficiency rate compared to 45.4% for the district and 53.7% for the state. The school also excels in serving specific student subgroups, ranking in the top 1% for African American students and the top 3% for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, Fairfield Magnet has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 9.2, and the highest per-student spending among nearby schools, which likely contributes to its strong academic performance.

While Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science outperforms the district and state, the nearby schools in the Fairfield 01 district, such as Geiger Elementary, McCrorey-Liston School of Technology, Kelly Miller Elementary, and Fairfield Elementary, generally have lower academic proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. This suggests that Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is providing a high-quality educational experience for its students, despite the economic challenges faced by the broader community, where all schools have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

 1647 US Highway 321 Bypass Nor
       Winnsboro, SC  29180


(803) 635-4810

District: Fairfield 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,559 Help


Students who attend Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science usually attend:

Middle:    Fairfield Middle
High:    Fairfield Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  217

Racial breakdown:

African American:
72.8%
White:
18.9%
Hispanic:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Fairfield 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.8%), White (18.9%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Fairfield 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is 9, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Fairfield 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is $22,559, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Fairfield 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science 51st of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Fairfield 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfield 01 43rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

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Rank History for all students at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 13.41 498th 542 8.1%
2004 9.34 526th 550 4.4%
2005 15.57 511th 557 8.3%
2006 12.07 521st 559 6.8%
2007 17.23 511th 566 9.7%
2008 11.07 545th 577 5.5%
2009 42.72 366th 580 36.9%
2010 51.24 309th 589 47.5%
2011 64.23 213th 597 64.3%
2012 76.44 111th 594 81.3%
2013 87.82 29th 599 95.2%
2014 85.19 51st 630 91.9%
2015 53.01 280th 638 56.1%
2016 63.68 222nd 619 64.1%
2017 66.33 194th 639 69.6%
2018 64.28 210th 624 66.3%
2019 64.86 215th 643 66.6%
2021 83.20 96th 622 84.6%
2022 91.43 48th 625 92.3%
2023 86.41 83rd 644 87.1%
2024 90.07 51st 638 92.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.97 114th 588 80.6%
2019 74.14 126th 600 79.0%
2021 91.17 33rd 580 94.3%
2022 98.26 6th 600 99.0%
2023 94.57 11th 608 98.2%
2024 97.21 3rd 599 99.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.85 213th 570 62.6%
2019 21.77 476th 588 19.0%
2022 87.54 66th 573 88.5%
2023 83.69 86th 580 85.2%
2024 87.64 51st 565 91.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.91 170th 571 70.2%
2019 77.95 117th 590 80.2%
2022 75.97 133rd 579 77.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.77 21st 412 94.9%
2019 86.55 25th 421 94.1%
2021 97.91 3rd 350 99.1%
2022 99.93 1st 393 99.7%
2023 98.71 2nd 394 99.5%
2024 98.40 2nd 369 99.5%
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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 Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 572 572
1993 173 353 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1994 179 383 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1995 141 400 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 141 400 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 130 400 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1998 103 387 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1999 106 393 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 11 58 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2001 105 461 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2002 101 448 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 555
2003 101 448 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 555
2004 107 488 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2005 105 402 0 7 0 n/a n/a 1 515
2006 94 357 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 89 323 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2008 83 329 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 84 360 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 450
2010 75 337 0 7 0 n/a n/a 1 420
2011 66 345 1 7 0 0 0 0 419
2012 61 312 1 10 0 0 1 0 385
2013 43 260 2 10 2 1 1 0 319
2014 50 290 4 9 2 0 0 0 355
2015 51 279 4 4 1 0 0 0 339
2016 62 293 6 4 1 0 1 0 367
2017 50 274 5 2 0 0 3 0 334
2018 36 250 5 2 0 0 2 0 295
2019 31 201 3 6 0 0 4 0 245
2020 38 193 4 8 0 0 4 0 247
2021 32 170 2 6 0 0 5 0 215
2022 44 143 2 9 0 0 5 0 203
2023 41 158 1 11 0 0 6 0 217

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 572 39.1 14.6 53.5
1993 529 33.7 15.7 59.5
1994 563 41.0 13.7 68.9
1995 542 44.0 12.3 65.7
1996 542 44.0 12.3 65.7
1997 531 46.0 11.5 70.4
1998 492 43.0 11.4 74.6
1999 505 42.0 12.0 84.2
2000 70 44.0 1.6 95.7
2001 571 47.0 12.1 83
2002 555 43.0 12.9 80.3
2003 555 43.0 12.9 80.3
2004 600 41.0 14.6 88
2005 515 46.0 11.2 83.9
2006 458 45.0 10.2 77.5
2007 422 64.0 6.6 83.6
2008 422 39.0 10.8 97.4
2009 450 31.0 14.5 82.2
2010 420 26.0 16.1 80.4
2011 419 29.0 14.4 78
2012 385 32.0 12.0 87.3
2013 319 26.0 12.2 85.3
2014 355 27.0 13.1 86.5
2015 339 27.0 12.5 82.6
2016 367 27.0 13.5 100
2017 334 26.0 12.8 100
2018 295 27.0 10.9 100
2019 245 25.0 9.8 100
2020 247 25.0 9.8 100
2021 215 24.0 8.9 100
2022 203 22.0 9.2 100
2023 217 24.0 9.0 100

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 Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 572 39.1 14.6 53.5
1993 529 33.7 15.7 59.5
1994 563 41.0 13.7 68.9
1995 542 44.0 12.3 65.7
1996 542 44.0 12.3 65.7
1997 531 46.0 11.5 70.4
1998 492 43.0 11.4 74.6
1999 505 42.0 12.0 84.2
2000 70 44.0 1.6 95.7
2001 571 47.0 12.1 83
2002 555 43.0 12.9 80.3
2003 555 43.0 12.9 80.3
2004 600 41.0 14.6 88
2005 515 46.0 11.2 83.9
2006 458 45.0 10.2 77.5
2007 422 64.0 6.6 83.6
2008 422 39.0 10.8 97.4
2009 450 31.0 14.5 82.2
2010 420 26.0 16.1 80.4
2011 419 29.0 14.4 78
2012 385 32.0 12.0 87.3
2013 319 26.0 12.2 85.3
2014 355 27.0 13.1 86.5
2015 339 27.0 12.5 82.6
2016 367 27.0 13.5 100
2017 334 26.0 12.8 100
2018 295 27.0 10.9 100
2019 245 25.0 9.8 100
2020 247 25.0 9.8 100
2021 215 24.0 8.9 100
2022 203 22.0 9.2 100
2023 217 24.0 9.0 100

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 Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

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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 $1,279 (8.3%) $783 (5.1%) $2,062 (13.3%) $11,511 (74.3%) $1,930 (12.4%) $13,441 (86.7%) $15,503
2020 $1,373 (7.9%) $978 (5.6%) $2,351 (13.4%) $12,725 (72.8%) $2,415 (13.8%) $15,140 (86.6%) $17,490
2021 $1,454 (7.7%) $890 (4.7%) $2,345 (12.4%) $14,306 (75.9%) $2,205 (11.7%) $16,511 (87.6%) $18,856
2022 $1,468 (6.9%) $1,056 (5.0%) $2,525 (11.9%) $16,343 (76.9%) $2,383 (11.2%) $18,726 (88.1%) $21,251
2023 $1,970 (8.7%) $1,808 (8.0%) $3,778 (16.7%) $15,873 (70.4%) $2,908 (12.9%) $18,781 (83.3%) $22,559

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 215th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 83rd of 644 Elementary schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science)60.874.3
 13.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield 01)44.146.2
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science)7560
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairfield 01)54.843.6
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science)56.361
 4.7%
   4th Grade Science (Fairfield 01)41.536.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.4
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science)62.570.7
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield 01)3840.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.350.4
 0.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science)53.158.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield 01)46.827.6
 19.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.543.3
 7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science)2769.6
 42.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield 01)16.746.9
 30.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science)35.171.7
 36.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield 01)30.339.4
 9.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science)57.557.6
 0.1%
   6th Grade Science (Fairfield 01)43.237
 6.2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science)5081.8
 31.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairfield 01)33.745.7
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science)7057.5
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fairfield 01)47.731.5
 16.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students245217
 11.4%
African American201158
 21.4%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic611
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White3141
 32.3%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

Students at Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science are 73% African American, 19% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fairfield Middle
High : Fairfield Central High

Yes. Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science ranks in the top 8.0% of South Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 217 students attended Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science.


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