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Fairfield 7-8

Q: Is Fairfield 7-8 a good school?

Fairfield 7-8 ranks 39 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

39^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 82% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Fairfield 7-8 is a public middle school in Fairfield, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 47 students. This school is part of the Fairfield Elementary School District, which is ranked 49 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairfield 7-8 has consistently performed well academically, ranking 39th out of 222 Montana middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (57.78%), Mathematics (53.33%), and Science (38.46%) are all higher than the state averages. Additionally, Fairfield 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.9 to 10.3 over the past few years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students. The school also has a moderate percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.94% to 50% in recent years, which is lower than the nearby Choteau 7-8 school.

Interestingly, Fairfield 7-8 outperforms the nearby Choteau 7-8 school in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Fairfield 7-8 is located just 5.56 miles away from the Greenfield 7-8 school, which is ranked 4th out of 222 Montana middle schools and has exceptional academic performance. While Fairfield 7-8 has maintained a relatively consistent performance over the years, the school's enrollment has shown a declining trend in recent years, which may be a concern for the school's long-term sustainability.

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,543

Per pupil spending ?

48.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436

(406) 467-2425

District: Fairfield Elementary

Students who attend Fairfield 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Fairfield High School

Feeder schools for Fairfield 7-8:

Elementary:

Fairfield Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 23rd percentile in 2009 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (52% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Montana middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 59 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg56%

Montana avg40%

39^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

49^th of 387Fairfield Elementary among Montana 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	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	71.6	39 of 222	82.4%	★★★★☆
2023	56.7	74 of 187	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.2	107 of 190	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	61.8	74 of 200	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.3	33 of 156	78.8%	★★★★☆
2013	62.5	63 of 159	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.9	89 of 156	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	65.6	50 of 161	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	45.4	111 of 156	28.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.1	113 of 147	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	57.2	71 of 149	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.6	66 of 147	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	76.3	19 of 146	87.0%	★★★★☆
2005	62.9	59 of 164	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	53.5	96 of 171	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%+15 vs state

Mathematics53%+17 vs state

Science38%~ state avg

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Schools Near Fairfield 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Fairfield 7-8	Public	7-8	13 7th Street	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Fairfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2425	47	5	10.3	48.9%	46 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	71.6	39^th of 222 public middle schools	82.4%					(n/a)	57.8	53.3	$14,543
Greenfield 7-8	Public	7-8	590 Hwy 431	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Greenfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2433	19	1	12.7	21.1%	18 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.5	4^th of 222 public middle schools	98.2%		69.2	34^th of 123 public middle schools	72.4%	30	89.5	68.4	$11,906
Sun River Middle School	Public	6-8	123 Walker Street	Simms	59477	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	55	5	11.8	41.8%	45 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	5 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)	60.1	81^st of 222 public middle schools	63.5%		64.5	38^th of 123 public middle schools	69.1%	43	50.0	36.0	$15,601
Power Middle School	Public	6-8	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	20	3	6.4	40.0%	18 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.7	34^th of 222 public middle schools	84.7%					(n/a)	45.0	65.0	$22,646
Choteau 7-8	Public	7-8	204 7th Ave NW	Choteau	59422	Teton County	Choteau Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 466-5303	62	4	17.1	67.7%	52 (83.9%)	3 (4.8%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	47.1	119^th of 222 public middle schools	46.4%		46.1	63^rd of 123 public middle schools	48.8%	56	36.7	41.7	$11,750

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield 7-8

What is the racial makeup of Fairfield 7-8?

Students at Fairfield 7-8 are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Fairfield 7-8 a good school?

Fairfield 7-8 ranks 39^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Fairfield 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Fairfield 7-8 usually go on to attend Fairfield High School

What district is Fairfield 7-8 in?

Fairfield Elementary

How many students attend Fairfield 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 47 students attended Fairfield 7-8.

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