Fairview Elem School District
School District · Fairview, Montana
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Fairview Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fairview Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Fairview School
Fairview · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairview 6-8
Fairview · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#144 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,170
+$4,902 vs Montana median
District size
179 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Fairview Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Fairview 6-8 | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fairview Elem
Fairview Elem is a Fairview, Montana school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 179 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. District-level spending was $18,170 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Fairview Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairview School, which has a composite score of 4.8/10.
In standardized testing, Fairview Elem students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Fairview Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairview Elem with test data.
Schools in Fairview Elem
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Fairview
- Total Enrollment
- 179
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- District spending per student
- $18,170NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairview Elem?
Fairview Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fairview Elem?
The average composite rating for Fairview Elem is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fairview Elem?
Fairview Elem's district-level spending was $18,170 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairview Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairview Elem is 10.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairview Elem?
Fairview School is the highest-rated school in Fairview Elem with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What are the test scores in Fairview Elem?
Across schools in Fairview Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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