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#114 of 280 schools in VT

Top 40% in state

Fairfield Center School

Elementary School · Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 · Fairfield, VT

A Maple Run Unified Union School District #57 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

57 Park Street, Fairfield, VT 05455

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$26,501
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Fairfield Center School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 32% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Fairfield Center School 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low197/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$112,712

Median home value

$322,400

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

91.3%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Maple Run Unified Union School District #57

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Albans City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–8Not available684Compare →
St. Albans Town Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–8Not available764Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Maple Run Unified Union School District #57

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$26,501NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Fairfield Center School is listed in Maple Run Unified Union School District #57; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fairfield Center School

Fairfield Center School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, VT, part of Maple Run Unified Union School District #57, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #114 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fairfield Center School

What grades does Fairfield Center School serve?

Fairfield Center School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Fairfield Center School?

Fairfield Center School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Center School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Center School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fairfield Center School rank in VT?

Fairfield Center School ranks #114 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Fairfield Center School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fairfield Center School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Center School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairfield Center School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Fairfield Center School a charter school?

No, Fairfield Center School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fairfield Center School a Title I school?

No, Fairfield Center School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairfield Center School?

35.9% of students at Fairfield Center School 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
Area population (ZIP 05455)
1,296
Area median age
38.5
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 05455; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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