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#647 of 1,176 schools in SC
Allendale-fairfax Middle
Middle School · Allendale 01 · Fairfax, SC
An Allendale 01 middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3581 Allendale-Fairfax Highway, Fairfax, SC 29827
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Allendale-fairfax Middle score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Allendale-fairfax Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average543/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,688
Median home value
$59,600
Median rent
$710/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29827; 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.
Allendale 01
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Allendale-fairfax Middle is listed in Allendale 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Allendale-fairfax Middle
Allendale-fairfax Middle is a public middle school in Fairfax, SC, part of Allendale 01, serving approximately 194 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Allendale-fairfax Middle
What grades does Allendale-fairfax Middle serve?
Allendale-fairfax Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Allendale-fairfax Middle?
Allendale-fairfax Middle has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allendale-fairfax Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Allendale-fairfax Middle 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 Allendale-fairfax Middle rank in SC?
Allendale-fairfax Middle ranks #647 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Allendale-fairfax Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Allendale-fairfax Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Allendale-fairfax Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Allendale-fairfax Middle has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Allendale-fairfax Middle a charter school?
No, Allendale-fairfax Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Allendale-fairfax Middle a Title I school?
No, Allendale-fairfax Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allendale-fairfax Middle?
100.0% of students at Allendale-fairfax Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Allendale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.4%
- Phone
- (803) 584-3489
- Area population (ZIP 29827)
- 3,792
- Area average commute
- 42.6 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 29827; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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