Summary:
The city of Fairfax, Vermont is home to two schools: Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax), an elementary school with 624 students, and Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School (Fairfax), a high school with 414 students. Both schools serve the Fairfax School District and have a predominantly white student population, with over 95% of students identifying as white.
The standout school in Fairfax appears to be Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 14-16 high schools in Vermont and earned 3-4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. This school's science test scores are notably higher than the state average, with 62.69% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45.24%. In contrast, Bellows Free Academy Elementary has struggled with English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates below the state average in several grades, as well as a science proficiency rate in grade 5 that is below the state average.
Both schools have relatively low percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a relatively affluent student population. The middle/high school has a slightly higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients compared to the elementary school. Overall, the data highlights the strong academic performance of Bellows Free Academy Middle/High School, particularly in science, while also identifying areas for improvement at the elementary school level. The schools' predominantly white student populations and relatively low free and reduced lunch rates suggest a need to address issues of equity and access to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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