Fairview Middle School

3415 Zillah St
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 731 students in grades 6-8, Fairview Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fairview Middle School's student population of 731 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
731 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2059 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fairview Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
8%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairview Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
66%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairview Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairview Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairview Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairview Middle School's ranking?
Fairview Middle School is ranked #2059 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fairview Middle School often compared to?
Fairview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Cobb Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fairview Middle School?
731 students attend Fairview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fairview Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairview Middle School?
Fairview Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairview Middle School offer ?
Fairview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fairview Middle School part of?
Fairview Middle School is part of Leon School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break (Students and Teachers Out)
March 10, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School/End of Fourth Nine Weeks/End of Second Semester
May 23, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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