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Fairbanks Middle School

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Fairbanks Middle School ranks 301 st of 552 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

301^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 552 Arizona Middle Schools

Better than 45% of Arizona middle schools

Summary

Fairbanks Middle School is a public middle school located in Morenci, Arizona, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 395 students. The school is part of the Morenci Unified District, which is ranked 160 out of 289 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairbanks Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona middle schools, with a ranking between 223 and 376 out of 521-854 schools over the past 10 years. The school's SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 2 and 3 stars out of 5, indicating average to below-average performance compared to other Arizona middle schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in state assessments are generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with the strongest performance in 8th grade English Language Arts and the weakest in 7th grade Mathematics.

Fairbanks Middle School has also experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 4.1% to 6.1% over the past few years, which are higher than the state average. While the school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $2,670 in 2018-2019 to $7,858 in 2021-2022, this investment has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. The school may need to examine how it is allocating its resources and ensure that they are being used effectively to support student learning, particularly for underperforming student groups.

398

Students ?

9.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,858

Per pupil spending ?

41.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540

(928) 865-3501

District: Morenci Unified District

Students who attend Fairbanks Middle School usually attend:

High:

Morenci High School

Feeder schools for Fairbanks Middle School:

Elementary:

Metcalf Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.6%

White:

24.9%

American Indian:

7.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 44th percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 12 pts below the Arizona average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Arizona avg34%

301^st of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

160^th of 289Morenci Unified District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	34.7	301 of 552	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.2	323 of 550	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.1	376 of 854	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.2	319 of 605	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.8	299 of 832	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.9	260 of 605	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.9	294 of 711	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.3	223 of 695	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.1	277 of 677	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	35.4	294 of 521	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	72.7	60 of 400	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	43.3	257 of 573	55.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	33.1	243 of 395	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.5	260 of 386	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.6	381 of 806	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.8	259 of 494	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.3	257 of 820	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.2	224 of 466	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.5	314 of 624	49.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	60.3	102 of 345	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	44.4	150 of 329	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.2	335 of 760	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.3	206 of 392	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.4	223 of 802	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	61.6	116 of 387	70.0%	★★★★☆
2018	51.6	202 of 543	62.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	47.9	301 of 717	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.3	238 of 503	52.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	49.1	178 of 379	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	28.1	247 of 370	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	388 of 810	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.5	332 of 818	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.5	204 of 435	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.3	225 of 617	63.5%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	34.1	436 of 650	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	38.8	85 of 159	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.3	231 of 390	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	35.3	204 of 363	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	66.2	79 of 789	90.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2024	18.4	240 of 288	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.5	418 of 675	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.4	240 of 446	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.0	229 of 780	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	50.2	175 of 337	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.9	213 of 436	51.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2023)85th percentile+29 vs school

Hispanic (2025)70th percentile+25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)58th percentile~ school

Male (2025)53rd percentile+8 vs school

Native American (2023)47th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2023)44th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2025)38th percentile-7 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)33rd percentile-31 vs school

White (2024)17th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

Science38%+6 vs state

English Language Arts38%~ state avg

Mathematics18%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)				AASA Mathematics (2025)				AzSCI Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Fairbanks Middle School	Public	5-8	1056 Fairbanks Road	Morenci	85540	Greenlee County	Morenci Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 865-3501	398	44	9.1		99 (24.9%)	1 (0.3%)	257 (64.6%)	3 (0.8%)	29 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	34.7	301^st of 552 public middle schools	45.5%		32.2	323^rd of 550 public middle schools	41.3%	22	31.0	34.0	38.0	50.0	20.0	20.0	11.0	20.0	35.0	42.0	$7,858	$171	$417	$760	$6,318	$952	$7,269

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairbanks Middle School

How many students attend Fairbanks Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 398 students attended Fairbanks Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Fairbanks Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fairbanks Middle School usually go on to attend Morenci High School

Is Fairbanks Middle School a good school?

Fairbanks Middle School ranks 301^st of 552 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Fairbanks Middle School in?

Morenci Unified District

What is the racial makeup of Fairbanks Middle School?

Students at Fairbanks Middle School are 65% Hispanic, 25% White, 7% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

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