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Fairfield Area School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

4840 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, PA 17320
Adams County
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PH: (717) 642-8228

Grades K-12
1314 students
3 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

80% (2008)

70% (2007)

80% (2006)

73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

81% (2007)

90% (2006)

89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

67% (2008)

74% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

82% (2008)

86% (2007)

80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

52% (2008)

45% (2007)

58% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

60% (2008)

46% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

80% (2008)

64% (2007)

58% (2006)

60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

59% (2008)

53% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)

68% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

70% (2008)

73% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

72% (2008)

68% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

82% (2008)

75% (2007)

69% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

88% (2008)

73% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

70% (2008)

62% (2007)

60% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

63% (2008)

54% (2007)

61% (2006)

67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

79% (2008)

87% (2007)

80% (2006)

53% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

50% (2008)

39% (2007)

47% (2006)

37% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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PSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	55%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	79%
Economically disadvantaged	55%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	67%
Male	67%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	39%

Math	This District
All Students	82%
Female	83%
Male	82%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	54%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	60%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	53%
Economically disadvantaged	36%

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	78%
Male	41%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	42%

Math	This District
All Students	80%
Female	84%
Male	76%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	60%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	66%
Male	54%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	58%
Economically disadvantaged	53%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	79%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	73%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	66%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	56%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	71%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	56%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	83%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	69%
IEP	50%

Writing	This District
All Students	88%
Female	96%
Male	78%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	79%
IEP	69%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	69%
Male	72%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
IEP	54%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	74%
Male	50%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	62%
Economically disadvantaged	46%
IEP	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	87%
Male	70%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	80%
Economically disadvantaged	64%
IEP	80%

Math	This District
All Students	50%
Female	45%
Male	55%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
IEP	10%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	16	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
Hispanic	<1%	6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	15%	31%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,325	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	62%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	14%	10%
Other expenditures	20%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >