Serving 677 students in grades 7-9, Fairmont Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fairmont Junior High School's student population of 677 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmont Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont Junior High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
8%
1%
White
57%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont Junior High School's ranking?
Fairmont Junior High School is ranked #635 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Fairmont Junior High School often compared to?
Fairmont Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Fairmont Junior High School?
677 students attend Fairmont Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fairmont Junior High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairmont Junior High School?
Fairmont Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairmont Junior High School offer ?
Fairmont Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Fairmont Junior High School part of?
Fairmont Junior High School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Fairmont Junior High School located?
Fairmont Junior High School is located in the West Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 21 other public schools located in West Boise.
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