Summary:
The 45014 zip code area in Fairfield, Ohio is home to 7 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Fairfield City School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 393 out of 839 in Ohio, several standout schools within the district demonstrate strong academic performance and positive school climate metrics.
At the elementary level, Fairfield South Elementary stands out with the highest proficiency rates on state tests, including 80.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in Science and 81.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in Math. The middle schools, Crossroads and Creekside, also excel with over 95% of students proficient or better in Algebra I. At the high school level, Fairfield High School boasts a strong 95.3% four-year graduation rate.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing schools and lower-performing schools like Fairfield Central Elementary and Fairfield Compass Elementary. These disparities appear to be linked to socioeconomic factors, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism. Addressing these inequities and providing more equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Fairfield City School District could be an area of focus for improvement.
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