Enrollment
47
Middle
DISTRICT 110 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FAIRFIELD ELEM·NCES 301014001066
Fairfield 7-8
13 7th Street, Fairfield, MT 59436 · (406) 467-2425 · Teton County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL47 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
23 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 20 | 43% |
| Grade 8 | 27 | 57% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Fairfield Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
54.5%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
34.5%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Fairfield 7-8 ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 47 | #117 of 227 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
47
+14 (+42%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 55
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
was 6.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 47 | 4.6 | 10.3:1 | 49% (23) |
| 2023-24 | 40 | 4.4 | 9.0:1 | 50% (20) |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 5.9 | 5.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 5 | 6.6:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 60 | 5.5 | 11.0:1 | 37% (22) |
| 2015-16 | 46 | 4 | 11.5:1 | 39% (18) |
| 2010-11 | 44 | 3 | 14.7:1 | 39% (17) |
| 2000-01 | 68 | 2 | 34.0:1 | 29% (20) |
| 1990-91 | 55 | 2 | 27.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Fairfield 7-8.
About Fairfield 7-8
Fairfield 7-8 is a public middle school run by Fairfield Elem in Fairfield, Montana. The school had 47 students in grades 7 through 8 in 2024-25. An average school in this group (middle schools in Montana) has about 139 students.
Fairfield 7-8 is a school in Fairfield Elem. The district has 2 schools and 220 students.
White students make up 98% of enrollment at Fairfield 7-8. The remaining students are 2% multiracial.
Its teaching staff equals 4.6 full-time positions, a ratio of 10.3:1. On average, middle schools in Montana have 11.3:1, compared with 10.3:1 here. Around 49% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. That tracks the 47% average for public schools in Teton County.
Among Teton County residents, the median household income is $70,430, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 5%. Besides Fairfield 7-8, Teton County has 16 other public schools.
The closest public school, Fairfield High School, is less than a tenth of a mile from Fairfield 7-8. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Remote.
In 2020-21 the school reported 33 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 47. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 6.6:1 to 10.3:1.
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Teton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,353
Census ACS
Median income
$70,430
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
1,037 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fairfield Elem
- Fairfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 173 students
Other schools in Fairfield
- Fairfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 173 students
- Fairfield High SchoolHigh · 107 students
- Greenfield SchoolElementary · 65 students
- Greenfield 7-8Middle · 19 students
- Golden Ridge SchoolElementary · 7 students
Nearby schools
- Fairfield High School0.0 mi · 107
- Fairfield Elementary School0.0 mi · 173
- Greenfield 7-85.6 mi · 19
- Greenfield School5.6 mi · 65
- Sun River Middle School8.9 mi · 55
- Simms High School8.9 mi · 91
Frequently asked questions
About Fairfield 7-8How many students attend Fairfield 7-8?
Fairfield 7-8 enrolls approximately 47 students in grades 07-08.
Is Fairfield 7-8 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Fairfield 7-8 is a middle school covering grades 07-08.
How many teachers does Fairfield 7-8 have?
Fairfield 7-8 employs 5 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Fairfield 7-8?
At Fairfield 7-8, the student body is approximately 98% White, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Fairfield 7-8?
Fairfield 7-8 is overseen by Fairfield Elem in Teton County.
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