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Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) vs. Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)

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School Overview

School
Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax)
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
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6/
10
Top 50%
Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax)
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 396 students in grades 7-12, Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-6
Total Students
396 students
602 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax).
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax).
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax School District and the state of Vermont, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax School District and the state of Vermont, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#138 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
#215 out of 280 schools in VT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in VT)
30%
(Bottom 50% in VT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in VT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 20% in VT)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairfax School District and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax) by grade.
Pre-K Students
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135
Kindergarten Students
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67
Grade 1 Students
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57
Grade 2 Students
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71
Grade 3 Students
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65
Grade 4 Students
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82
Grade 5 Students
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60
Grade 6 Students
-
65
Grade 7 Students
74
-
Grade 8 Students
75
-
Grade 9 Students
60
-
Grade 10 Students
61
-
Grade 11 Students
58
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Grade 12 Students
68
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
95%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax School District and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
0.10
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellows Free Academy Elementary (Fairfax), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax School District and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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