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Fairview Elementary School

Public | K-8 | 705 students

 

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Posted June 23, 2011

a wonderful school. The principal really cares about the school and students as if they were her own children. the teacher are really nice and good at their job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2011

This school is the best in Jackson County. My son loves the staff and the sincere feeling of community amongst the students. Teachers in this school honestly want to see every child do well. Marty Brown
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 18, 2010

hey my little girl is in 1 st grade and all last week the school was closed but my little girl has been doing great in this school she loves going to school there her teacher ms kelly is a good teacher and laya loves going to school everyday so i have question is there school monday
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

I've got two kids @ Fairview, and we like the teachers and staff there. Some great, dedicated people working at the school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2008

my son has gone to fairview since pre k. and now is going to be in the fourth grade next year. I can honestly say that I have had nothing but positive experiences with the school, teachers and principal as a whole. my sons teachers has been outstanding and he has done well. his teacher this year , third grade teacher has exceeded so much with him. my son is very shy, bashful, well behaved, nervous child. the school has worked well with him trying to bring him out of his shell. I think that fairview school is a great school and would not hesitiate to send any child there because i know that they are taken care of. thanks teachers and mr profit for all you do and will continue to do with our children
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2006

I am currently in 7th grade at Fairview and have been here sence kindagarten. I have loved it every step of the way. There is great teacher/ student realationship. Fairview has great sports programs and a lot of extracurricular activities. The principal is great. This school is outstanding.
—Submitted by Allie, a student


Posted September 15, 2005

My son is currently attending fairview as a kindergartener and i have been very pleased with his progress so far. I appreciate the emphasis on reading at such an early age. Nathan loves to read and so this is a perfect fit for us. The teachers i have met with so far are very friendly and open to talking to the parents. Nathan is excited to talk everyday about what he is doing in class and the friends he is making. I have no worries at all that he will progress well here and have no problems meetsin the requirements to complete kindergarten.
—Submitted by Ronda Lawrence, a parent


Posted April 8, 2005

I am a 7th grade student at Fairview. I think that they are a pretty good school but need more discipline. They do not give hard enough punishments and some people get away with things a lot. They also ask for money a lot and some people do not have enough. But otherwise they are a pretty good school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 16, 2005

While this school may have high educational standards and quality. The level of children attending this school are white. I've had nothing but problems with this school and teachers, other children who have become racist against my own children. This is wrong and parents of Native American decent like we are need to stand together in resolving this problem with this school. Parents of other racial backgrounds need to stand together as well. If you don't have alot of money, or you are not 100% white at this school, you will be singled out eventually. Many are afraid to speak up about it, so therefore this problem goes un-noticed and denied by the school. This has been the worst school that I have come in to contact with.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2004

I was a student at fairview for many years. I just moved in the 8th grade I miss it so much. I have never went to a school that I have loved more. The teachers were great and they had a great sports program. I wish I was back there. Mr. Profitt is a great principal and was a great coach.
—Submitted by TIFFANY KEEN, a student


Posted April 3, 2004

I am a student at Fairview Elementary School and I am in the 8th grade. This is my last year at this school. I think that it is a good school program. Mr. Proffit is a good pricipal. I have been going to Fairview since Kindergarten. I think that it is a good school to be educated in. I have also been to Cullowhee Valley School and I can admit that Cullowhee Valley School is more of a sporty school not a learning school. Now Fairview on the other hand does have sports but they also have after school activities. It's not just about sports. I will miss Fairview when I go to Smokey Moutain High School. Fairview is a good school to be at. The teachers are great, the coaches, everyone is great at Fairview. They have a good Pre-K program for kids to get ready for Kindergarten. Thank You.
—Submitted by Heather Manogue, a student


Posted April 27, 2003

I have two children at Fairview. Not only have I been extremely happy with their overall education, I just cannot imagine them going to another school. I walk in and feel a sense of ease and warmth. I believe this is due to the principal's involvement, and true interest in all of her students. She has hired a Staff, who for the most part are happy to be where they are, and this shows when they are with the students. And finally the parent involvement is good. Recently The 7th and 8th graders put on a musical production. Both nights were sold out. The chairs certainly had some of those students families, but mostly it was full of people who love and support Fairview. My children could not have a better school!


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
80%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
>95%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
>95%

2009

 
 
>95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilities53%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female78%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities27%
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English95%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students80%
Female79%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities56%
Non-disabled students83%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students85%
Female92%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities64%
Non-disabled students89%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities55%
Non-disabled students79%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students88%
Female84%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities91%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students94%
Female>95%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities69%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English94%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities77%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students93%
Female94%
Male91%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities92%
Non-disabled students93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students78%
Female75%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English79%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities92%
Non-disabled students92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
Academically gifted>95%

Reading

All Students84%
Female88%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities58%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%
Academically gifted>95%

Science

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic>95%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities83%
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
>95%

2011

 
 
>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students>95%
Female>95%
Male>95%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students>95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English>95%
Academically gifted>95%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 53%
Hispanic 6% 13%
Asian 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Two or more races 2% 4%
Black 1% 26%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
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School basics

School start time
  • 8:00
School end time
  • 2:45
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Carolyn Pannell
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (828) 586-3462

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
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