Fairforest Middle

Summary:

Fairforest Middle is a public middle school located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,054 students. The school is part of the Spartanburg 06 district, which is ranked 40 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairforest Middle has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 24.86% White, 25.52% African American, 37.86% Hispanic, 3.13% Asian, and 8.35% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 32.2% to 39%, compared to the district's 41.2% to 46.1% and the state's 50.2% to 53.7%. Similarly, in Mathematics, Fairforest Middle's proficiency rates ranged from 13.1% to 22.9%, while the district and state had higher rates. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina middle schools, with a ranking between 226 and 254 out of 325 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Fairforest Middle faces several challenges, including a 100% free and reduced-lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from low-income households. The school's enrollment has also decreased from 1,054 students in the 2022-2023 school year to 1,054 students in the 2023-2024 school year. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as L.E. Gable Middle and R.P. Dawkins Middle, Fairforest Middle generally underperforms academically. To address these issues, the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 150 Lincoln School Road
       Spartanburg, SC  29301


(864) 576-1270

District: Spartanburg 06

SchoolDigger Rank:
254th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,002 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  1,054

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.9%
African American:
25.5%
White:
24.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Fairforest Middle ranks worse than 78.2% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Spartanburg 06 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fairforest Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Spartanburg 06 School District. Student population at Fairforest Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.9%), African American (25.5%), White (24.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Spartanburg 06 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairforest Middle is 14.8, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Spartanburg 06 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairforest Middle is $10,002, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Spartanburg 06 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairforest Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairforest Middle 254th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Fairforest Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Spartanburg 06:

SchoolDigger ranks Spartanburg 06 40th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairforest Middle

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Rank History for all students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 32.09 165th 225 26.7%
2004 39.71 148th 230 35.7%
2005 45.19 133rd 230 42.2%
2006 41.64 151st 231 34.6%
2007 40.46 159th 236 32.6%
2008 39.57 167th 244 31.6%
2009 31.01 196th 249 21.3%
2010 33.40 201st 261 23.0%
2011 35.61 194th 269 27.9%
2012 34.14 202nd 271 25.5%
2013 30.94 212th 276 23.2%
2014 25.01 235th 291 19.2%
2015 27.24 232nd 301 22.9%
2016 21.91 249th 303 17.8%
2017 18.21 268th 317 15.5%
2018 19.40 254th 303 16.2%
2019 18.62 261st 315 17.1%
2021 26.99 226th 311 27.3%
2022 23.93 231st 310 25.5%
2023 29.30 228th 325 29.8%
2024 21.71 254th 325 21.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.78 44th 44 0.0%
2023 26.95 48th 58 17.2%
2024 28.14 43rd 52 17.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.02 70th 93 24.7%
2019 24.44 100th 117 14.5%
2021 40.55 50th 87 42.5%
2022 36.35 62nd 97 36.1%
2023 42.39 55th 95 42.1%
2024 38.15 64th 105 39.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.80 219th 280 21.8%
2019 27.35 224th 289 22.5%
2021 34.86 183rd 288 36.5%
2022 31.22 207th 300 31.0%
2023 41.06 184th 313 41.2%
2024 29.17 218th 307 29.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.65 237th 281 15.7%
2019 14.75 258th 296 12.8%
2021 22.93 217th 279 22.2%
2022 22.36 224th 290 22.8%
2023 28.41 222nd 299 25.8%
2024 17.44 249th 294 15.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.51 167th 194 13.9%
2019 20.14 176th 195 9.7%
2021 27.75 131st 164 20.1%
2022 21.49 165th 183 9.8%
2023 32.94 126th 187 32.6%
2024 28.27 143rd 177 19.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.54 163rd 179 8.9%
2022 10.33 170th 182 6.6%
2023 17.99 167th 185 9.7%
2024 13.57 169th 183 7.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.48 236th 284 16.9%
2019 24.66 233rd 296 21.3%
2021 30.53 190th 279 31.9%
2022 25.00 215th 292 26.4%
2023 30.63 209th 303 31.0%
2024 25.99 218th 294 25.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.68 190th 237 19.8%
2019 23.30 213th 252 15.5%
2021 35.28 155th 235 34.0%
2022 36.80 155th 249 37.8%
2023 47.00 123rd 253 51.4%
2024 24.77 206th 248 16.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.26 107th 123 13.0%
2019 23.61 123rd 139 11.5%
2021 28.70 85th 111 23.4%
2022 24.99 106th 129 17.8%
2023 33.31 103rd 141 27.0%
2024 30.94 106th 144 26.4%
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Rank History for White students at Fairforest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.86 239th 250 4.4%
2019 11.44 241st 258 6.6%
2021 19.24 202nd 244 17.2%
2022 14.99 218th 249 12.4%
2023 14.97 233rd 260 10.4%
2024 10.55 241st 255 5.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Fairforest Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 547 138 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 692
1989 488 142 8 0 5 n/a n/a 0 643
1990 467 159 10 1 5 n/a n/a 0 642
1991 480 155 9 2 4 n/a n/a 0 650
1992 481 166 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1993 490 176 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1994 469 195 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1995 435 203 25 9 3 n/a n/a 0 675
1996 435 203 25 9 3 n/a n/a 0 675
1997 418 198 15 19 3 n/a n/a 0 653
1998 431 216 17 19 2 n/a n/a 0 685
1999 415 233 22 28 0 n/a n/a 0 698
2000 380 233 28 44 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2001 385 233 32 70 2 n/a n/a 0 722
2002 358 265 33 88 3 n/a n/a 1 748
2003 358 265 33 88 3 n/a n/a 1 748
2004 353 284 33 111 5 n/a n/a 3 789
2005 357 301 32 120 6 n/a n/a 1 817
2006 326 309 36 133 5 n/a n/a 3 812
2007 310 252 44 152 3 n/a n/a 0 761
2008 330 220 43 159 3 n/a n/a 14 769
2009 319 229 35 151 5 n/a n/a 9 748
2010 296 236 32 141 5 n/a n/a 8 718
2011 301 255 29 168 2 0 25 0 780
2012 268 267 33 200 3 0 29 0 800
2013 259 251 28 198 3 0 28 0 767
2014 234 259 32 230 2 0 30 0 787
2015 213 250 27 251 6 0 37 0 784
2016 219 236 26 315 2 0 27 0 825
2017 223 249 25 347 4 0 28 0 876
2018 211 264 27 371 3 1 32 0 909
2019 216 291 25 378 3 1 34 0 948
2020 241 282 26 375 2 1 44 0 971
2021 246 307 31 403 3 1 58 0 1049
2022 261 292 28 403 3 0 70 0 1057
2023 262 269 33 399 3 0 88 0 1054

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairforest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 692 42.9 16.1 n/a
1989 643 43.9 14.6 n/a
1990 642 43.6 14.7 n/a
1991 650 44.5 14.6 23.2
1992 657 45.9 14.3 26.6
1993 678 47.0 14.4 29.6
1994 681 46.0 14.8 34.1
1995 675 48.0 14.1 35.9
1996 675 48.0 14.1 35.9
1997 653 48.0 13.6 37.5
1998 685 46.0 14.9 42.3
1999 698 46.0 15.2 51
2000 685 48.0 14.3 52.8
2001 722 46.0 15.7 53.6
2002 748 50.0 15.0 61.4
2003 748 50.0 15.0 61.4
2004 789 57.0 13.8 64.2
2005 817 55.0 14.9 67.5
2006 812 56.0 14.5 70.2
2007 761 77.0 9.9 72.7
2008 769 57.3 13.4 69.8
2009 748 56.3 13.3 75.1
2010 718 57.3 12.5 69.7
2011 780 54.0 14.4 59.5
2012 800 54.0 14.8 76.1
2013 767 56.0 13.6 80.1
2014 787 57.0 13.8 78.4
2015 784 55.0 14.2 71
2016 825 57.0 14.4 73.1
2017 876 61.0 14.3 100
2018 909 62.0 14.6 100
2019 948 64.0 14.8 78.1
2020 971 68.0 14.2 100
2021 1049 67.0 15.6 100
2022 1057 70.0 15.1 100
2023 1054 71.0 14.8 100

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 Fairforest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 692 42.9 16.1 n/a
1989 643 43.9 14.6 n/a
1990 642 43.6 14.7 n/a
1991 650 44.5 14.6 23.2
1992 657 45.9 14.3 26.6
1993 678 47.0 14.4 29.6
1994 681 46.0 14.8 34.1
1995 675 48.0 14.1 35.9
1996 675 48.0 14.1 35.9
1997 653 48.0 13.6 37.5
1998 685 46.0 14.9 42.3
1999 698 46.0 15.2 51
2000 685 48.0 14.3 52.8
2001 722 46.0 15.7 53.6
2002 748 50.0 15.0 61.4
2003 748 50.0 15.0 61.4
2004 789 57.0 13.8 64.2
2005 817 55.0 14.9 67.5
2006 812 56.0 14.5 70.2
2007 761 77.0 9.9 72.7
2008 769 57.3 13.4 69.8
2009 748 56.3 13.3 75.1
2010 718 57.3 12.5 69.7
2011 780 54.0 14.4 59.5
2012 800 54.0 14.8 76.1
2013 767 56.0 13.6 80.1
2014 787 57.0 13.8 78.4
2015 784 55.0 14.2 71
2016 825 57.0 14.4 73.1
2017 876 61.0 14.3 100
2018 909 62.0 14.6 100
2019 948 64.0 14.8 78.1
2020 971 68.0 14.2 100
2021 1049 67.0 15.6 100
2022 1057 70.0 15.1 100
2023 1054 71.0 14.8 100

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 Fairforest 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 $750 (8.1%) $443 (4.8%) $1,192 (13.0%) $6,996 (76.0%) $1,015 (11.0%) $8,011 (87.0%) $9,203
2020 $916 (9.8%) $438 (4.7%) $1,354 (14.4%) $6,954 (74.2%) $1,068 (11.4%) $8,023 (85.6%) $9,376
2021 $993 (9.0%) $815 (7.4%) $1,808 (16.4%) $8,054 (73.1%) $1,155 (10.5%) $9,210 (83.6%) $11,018
2022 $1,243 (11.9%) $746 (7.1%) $1,990 (19.0%) $7,629 (72.7%) $868 (8.3%) $8,498 (81.0%) $10,487
2023 $671 (6.7%) $109 (1.1%) $780 (7.8%) $8,086 (80.8%) $1,137 (11.4%) $9,223 (92.2%) $10,002

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairforest Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 261st of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 228th of 325 Middle schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Fairforest Middle)28.628
 0.6%
   6th Grade Science (Spartanburg 06)38.535.6
 2.9%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairforest Middle)26.344
 17.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 06)37.451.3
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fairforest Middle)20.220.5
 0.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 06)33.428.6
 4.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairforest Middle)2239
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 06)35.549.3
 13.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fairforest Middle)19.216.8
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 06)29.627
 2.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairforest Middle)30.244.8
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Spartanburg 06)39.150.5
 11.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fairforest Middle)21.219.4
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spartanburg 06)31.925.7
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Fairforest Middle)97.5100
 2.5%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Spartanburg 06)77.470.6
 6.8%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9481054
 11.2%
African American291269
 7.6%
American Indian33
Asian2533
 32%
Hispanic378399
 5.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White216262
 21.3%
Two or More Races3488
 158.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.1%100%
 21.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,054 students attended Fairforest Middle.

Fairforest Middle ranks in the bottom 21.8% of South Carolina middle schools.

Students at Fairforest Middle are 38% Hispanic, 26% African American, 25% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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