Top Rankings
Fairfax R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 144 students in Fairfax R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Fairfax R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
144 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Fairfax R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
139 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
97%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
9
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
5
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
8
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,868 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,958 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,868
$15,071
Spending / Student
$13,958
$13,899
Best Fairfax R-III School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Grades: 7-12
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfax Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Main St
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2851
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community For Kids
Magnet School
104 Main St.
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2489
Fairfax, MO 64446
(660) 686-2489
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairfax R-III School District?
Fairfax R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 144 students.
What is the rank of Fairfax R-III School District?
Fairfax R-III School District is ranked #89 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfax R-III School District?
97% of Fairfax R-III School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairfax R-III School District?
Fairfax R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Fairfax R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,958 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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