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Fairfield Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 413 students

 
 
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Posted August 25, 2004

With a new Superintendant and new Principal, I have high expectations for the upcoming 2004-2005 school year at FMS! Ms. Tammy F. Martin has clearly layed out her plans and expectations of students, teachers and staff. She was my daughter's math teacher last year, until she accepted the position of Assistant Principal at Fairfield Central High. As a teacher her motto was 'failure is not an option.' Fairfield Middle School's new motto is 'failure is not an option.' As a parent, I am very eager to work with Ms. Martin in her quest to make FMS a 'Red Carpet/Blue Ribbon school.'
—Submitted by Christina Skinner, a parent


Posted July 19, 2004

I'm a honer student a faifeild middle school, and from my point of view, this school needs alot of work before it will get a 5 star rateing from anyone. Ive seen fellow classmates curse teachers, hit teachers and do all kinds of things that are not appropriate in the school enviroment or any enviroment. Suspending the kids doesnt work, or calling their parents doesnt work. Anyway, I think parents should pay more attention to their childrens education, and should do something when teachers notify them on their childs behavior, or acadimic failor.
—Submitted by H S, a student


Posted July 20, 2003

needs to stop useing suspension as a 1st solution.should'nt judge a stident before hearing all sides of story.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2003

This school is in very very bad disiplinary order when I walked in to pick up my daughter the other day i was cussed at and this was in between classes students were cutting class in front of the office and no one said a word I was disgusted my daughter is about to be put on homebound or homeschool because of that.My e-mail is nicole316316@aol.com feel free to e-mail me for more information on this 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.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
46%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

229 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

210 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
55%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

202 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
African-American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals63%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled35%
Not disabled68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant65%

Math

All Students58%
Female66%
Male50%
African-American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White62%
Subsidized meals55%
Full-pay meals74%
Disabled26%
Not disabled62%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%

Science

All Students60%
Female65%
Male56%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White65%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals69%
Disabled22%
Not disabled65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant60%

Social Studies

All Students76%
Female73%
Male78%
African-American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White79%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals77%
Disabled52%
Not disabled78%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students62%
Female67%
Male57%
African-American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals71%
Disabled44%
Not disabled65%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%

Math

All Students56%
Female59%
Male53%
African-American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White66%
Subsidized meals56%
Full-pay meals59%
Disabled17%
Not disabled61%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant56%

Science

All Students68%
Female67%
Male71%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Subsidized meals68%
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabled40%
Not disabled72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant68%

Social Studies

All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
African-American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals64%
Full-pay meals46%
Disabled31%
Not disabled67%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%

Writing

All Students62%
Female74%
Male48%
African-American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White72%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals68%
Disabled9%
Not disabled68%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
100%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
African-American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

English I

All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
African-American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals97%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 86% 36%
White 12% 53%
Hispanic 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 85%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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