Serving 1,026 students in grades 7-9, Fairfield Jr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,026 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairfield Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fairfield Jr High School's student population of 1,026 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,026 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairfield Jr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfield Jr High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 975 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfield Jr High School's ranking?
Fairfield Jr High School is ranked #74 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Fairfield Jr High School often compared to?
Fairfield Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Davis Jr High School, Kaysville Jr High School, Centennial Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Fairfield Jr High School?
1,026 students attend Fairfield Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fairfield Jr High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfield Jr High School?
Fairfield Jr High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fairfield Jr High School offer ?
Fairfield Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Fairfield Jr High School part of?
Fairfield Jr High School is part of Davis School District.
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