Below Average
#2199 of 2,846 schools in PA
Fairfield Area MS
Middle School · Fairfield Area Sd · Fairfield, PA
A Fairfield Area Sd middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4840 Fairfield Rd, Fairfield, PA 17320
- Math 32% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairfield Area MS score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairfield Area MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,321
Median home value
$283,000
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fairfield Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,642NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairfield Area MS is listed in Fairfield Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairfield Area MS
Fairfield Area MS is a public middle school in Fairfield, PA, part of Fairfield Area Sd, serving approximately 284 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,199 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairfield Area MS
What grades does Fairfield Area MS serve?
Fairfield Area MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Fairfield Area MS?
Fairfield Area MS has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Area MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Area MS is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairfield Area MS rank in PA?
Fairfield Area MS ranks #2,199 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Fairfield Area MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairfield Area MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fairfield Area MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Area MS has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fairfield Area MS a charter school?
No, Fairfield Area MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairfield Area MS a Title I school?
No, Fairfield Area MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Area MS?
30.3% of students at Fairfield Area MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (717) 642-8228
- Area population (ZIP 17320)
- 8,103
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17320; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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