Summary
Fairview School is an elementary school located in Fairview, MT, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 134 students. The school is part of the Fairview Elementary District, which is ranked 229 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Fairview School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 42.37% in English Language Arts, 37.29% in Mathematics, and 35.29% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. However, Fairview School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.8 to 11.3 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Rau School (10 students per teacher) and Central Elementary (13.7 students per teacher). Additionally, Fairview School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.36% to 48.51% in the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.
Fairview School's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 107 out of 244 Montana elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 208 out of 401 in 2024-2025, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with proficiency rates in Mathematics ranging from 23.94% in 2021-2022 to 37.29% in 2024-2025. While Fairview School has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher free and reduced lunch rates compared to the nearby schools, its academic performance is generally lower, indicating that factors beyond just class size and socioeconomic status may be influencing the school's performance.
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