Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

Summary:

Fort Fairfield Middle/High School is a public school serving around 270 students in grades 6-12 in the town of Fort Fairfield, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20. The school has consistently performed well on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. It also maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 70.5% to 73.3% in recent years.

While Fort Fairfield Middle/High School generally outperforms nearby schools like Central Aroostook Junior-Senior High School, Washburn District High School, and Caribou High School in academic proficiency and student-teacher ratio, it faces challenges with relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 34.3% to 51.0% in recent years. Additionally, with 42.22% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds, which may contribute to its academic challenges and the need for targeted support and resources.

Overall, Fort Fairfield Middle/High School appears to be a strong-performing school within its region, with particular strengths in academic achievement and student group performance. However, the school's ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting its performance may be variable or sensitive to changes in the state's assessment and ranking system. Addressing the school's chronic absenteeism and supporting its population of students from low-income families will be important for ensuring continued success and improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 28 High School Drive Suite B
       Fort Fairfield, ME  04742


(207) 472-3271

District: Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,909 Help


Feeder schools for Fort Fairfield Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Fort Fairfield Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.7%
Hispanic:
2.2%
American Indian:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Fairfield Middle/High School ranks better than 75.6% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.51. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), Hispanic (2.2%), American Indian (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Fort Fairfield Middle/High School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School is $15,909.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Fairfield Middle/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fort Fairfield Middle/High School 30th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Fort Fairfield Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20 49th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 39.14 60th 103 41.7%
2011 23.73 88th 105 16.2%
2012 41.65 55th 107 48.6%
2013 43.32 54th 106 49.1%
2015 39.63 32nd 98 67.3%
2016 24.82 89th 111 19.8%
2017 54.25 41st 111 63.1%
2018 23.14 94th 114 17.5%
2019 43.98 49th 114 57.0%
2021 50.23 67th 82 18.3%
2022 34.23 77th 98 21.4%
2023 59.51 30th 123 75.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.54 9th 76 88.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.37 54th 92 41.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.39 27th 92 70.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 258 258
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 260 260
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 248 248
1994 230 1 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 319 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 319 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 324
1997 298 1 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 306
1998 302 2 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 312
1999 348 2 0 3 11 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 338 2 0 5 11 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 346 3 0 5 7 n/a n/a 0 361
2002 361 4 0 2 12 n/a n/a 0 379
2003 361 4 0 2 12 n/a n/a 0 379
2004 368 3 2 3 10 n/a n/a 0 386
2005 344 8 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 362
2006 305 6 1 2 6 n/a n/a 0 320
2007 291 8 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 274 8 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 271 10 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 289
2010 254 11 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 267 0 0 3 0 0 19 0 289
2012 285 9 0 3 4 0 0 0 301
2013 269 7 0 3 4 0 0 0 283
2014 265 5 0 2 4 0 0 0 276
2015 241 3 1 4 2 0 1 0 252
2016 249 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 254
2017 252 1 1 4 1 0 1 0 260
2018 254 2 1 4 1 0 0 0 262
2019 258 2 1 5 0 0 0 0 266
2020 261 1 2 10 0 0 2 0 276
2021 251 1 3 9 1 0 3 0 268
2022 245 2 2 9 3 0 2 0 263
2023 253 3 2 8 2 0 2 0 270
2024 251 2 1 6 4 0 4 0 268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 258 23.9 10.7 n/a
1992 260 23.2 11.2 n/a
1993 248 23.4 10.6 24.2
1994 235 21.6 10.9 29.8
1995 324 30.6 10.6 28.4
1996 324 30.6 10.6 28.4
1997 306 28.9 10.6 37.3
1998 312 29.3 10.6 41.3
1999 364 30.9 11.8 41.5
2000 356 33.8 10.5 51.1
2001 361 33.9 10.6 49.3
2002 379 30.9 12.3 49.9
2003 379 30.9 12.3 49.9
2004 386 30.7 12.6 54.7
2005 362 32.4 11.2 53.3
2006 320 30.4 10.5 67.8
2007 307 29.7 10.3 56.4
2008 287 39.7 7.2 50.2
2009 289 28.5 9.7 52.6
2010 275 30.0 9.1 52.7
2011 289 30.5 9.4 49.5
2012 301 31.1 9.6 n/a
2013 283 27.0 10.4 52.7
2014 276 25.7 10.7 51.4
2015 252 24.0 10.5 48.8
2016 254 22.0 11.5 42.9
2017 260 20.5 12.6 52.7
2018 262 21.5 12.1 53.1
2019 266 22.2 11.9 60.5
2020 276 22.8 12.0 56.5
2021 268 24.8 10.8 48.5
2022 263 22.3 11.7 49
2023 270 21.9 12.3 42.2
2024 268 23.2 11.5 39.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 258 23.9 10.7 n/a
1992 260 23.2 11.2 n/a
1993 248 23.4 10.6 24.2
1994 235 21.6 10.9 29.8
1995 324 30.6 10.6 28.4
1996 324 30.6 10.6 28.4
1997 306 28.9 10.6 37.3
1998 312 29.3 10.6 41.3
1999 364 30.9 11.8 41.5
2000 356 33.8 10.5 51.1
2001 361 33.9 10.6 49.3
2002 379 30.9 12.3 49.9
2003 379 30.9 12.3 49.9
2004 386 30.7 12.6 54.7
2005 362 32.4 11.2 53.3
2006 320 30.4 10.5 67.8
2007 307 29.7 10.3 56.4
2008 287 39.7 7.2 50.2
2009 289 28.5 9.7 52.6
2010 275 30.0 9.1 52.7
2011 289 30.5 9.4 49.5
2012 301 31.1 9.6 n/a
2013 283 27.0 10.4 52.7
2014 276 25.7 10.7 51.4
2015 252 24.0 10.5 48.8
2016 254 22.0 11.5 42.9
2017 260 20.5 12.6 52.7
2018 262 21.5 12.1 53.1
2019 266 22.2 11.9 60.5
2020 276 22.8 12.0 56.5
2021 268 24.8 10.8 48.5
2022 263 22.3 11.7 49
2023 270 21.9 12.3 42.2
2024 268 23.2 11.5 39.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,577
2019 $10,557
2020 $13,228
2021 $16,557
2022 $16,092
2023 $15,909

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Fairfield Middle/High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 49th of 114 High schoolsRanks 30th of 123 High schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Fort Fairfield Middle/High School)51.982.9
 31%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20)52.482
 29.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Fort Fairfield Middle/High School)25.277.5
 52.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20)34.578.3
 43.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students266270
 1.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian02
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White258253
 1.9%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.5%42.2%
 18.3%


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Students at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Fort Fairfield Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fort Fairfield Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Fort Fairfield Middle/High School.

Fort Fairfield Middle/High School ranks 30th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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