Serving 507 students in grades 5-6, Fair Oaks Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)56%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
9%
7%
White
77%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Fair Oaks Middle School?
507 students attend Fair Oaks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fair Oaks Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair Oaks Middle School?
Fair Oaks Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fair Oaks Middle School offer ?
Fair Oaks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Fair Oaks Middle School part of?
Fair Oaks Middle School is part of Fort Dodge Community School District.
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