Fairfax School District
School District · Fairfax, Vermont
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,595
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,595
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Vermont rank
#53 of 56
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Vermont avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,595
$10,327 vs Vermont median
District size
1,012 students
Typical than Vermont median
About Fairfax School District
Fairfax School District is a Fairfax, Vermont school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,012 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $12,595 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Fairfax School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (fairfax), which has a composite score of 4.5/10.
In standardized testing, Fairfax School District students show an average math proficiency of 28.3% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fairfax School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairfax School District with test data.
Schools in Fairfax School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Vermont
- City
- Fairfax
- Total Enrollment
- 1,012
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairfax School District?
Fairfax School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fairfax School District?
The average composite rating for Fairfax School District is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fairfax School District?
Fairfax School District spends $12,595 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairfax School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairfax School District is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairfax School District?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (fairfax) is the highest-rated school in Fairfax School District with a composite score of 4.5/10.
What are the test scores in Fairfax School District?
Across schools in Fairfax School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Vermont 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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