Serving 414 students in grades 7-12, Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)'s student population of 414 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)'s ranking?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) is ranked #158 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)?
The graduation rate of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) is 85-89%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)?
414 students attend Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) offer ?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) part of?
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) is part of Fairfax School District.
School Reviews
1 4/1/2021
Good School except... No one does anything about bullying, it's very, very bad.
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