A+
Excellent
98/100

Fairfield High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 13 7th Street, Fairfield, MT 59436
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 90% · Math 70% proficient · 96th percentile in Montana
Graduation
B+
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Montana for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
116
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%96/100reading 100th percentile, math 93rd percentile among Montana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%74/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +38 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency90% (+42 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency70% (+31 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+7 pts vs. state avg 83%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 13 7th Street
City Fairfield
ZIP Code 59436
District 3010170
NCES School ID 301017000281
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59436

Understanding the community around Fairfield High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,292
Per Capita Income $32,103
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $257,500
Median Rent $1,025
Owner-Occupied 79.0%
Renter-Occupied 21.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fairfield High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.5%
Hispanic/Latino 4.3%
Two or More Races 3.5%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 116
Teachers (FTE) 11.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fairfield High School?
Fairfield High School has 116 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Fairfield High School serve?
Fairfield High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fairfield High School receive per student?
Fairfield High School receives $20,116 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fairfield High School in 59436 ▼
Avg Home Value
$445,917
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,350
1-Year Change
+14.5%
% Renters
21.0%

Other Schools in 59436

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026