Fairview Middle School

3415 Zillah St
Tallahassee, FL 32305
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 735 students in grades 6-8, Fairview Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fairview Middle School's student population of 735 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
735 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

Fairview Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2158 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45%
52%
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47%
52%
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48%
52%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
38%
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Black
66%
21%
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White
10%
34%
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.54
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(22-23)
49.5%
33.8%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairview Middle School's ranking?
Fairview Middle School is ranked #2158 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fairview Middle School often compared to?
Fairview Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Cobb Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Fairview Middle School?
735 students attend Fairview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fairview Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview Middle School?
Fairview Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairview Middle School offer ?
Fairview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview Middle School part of?
Fairview Middle School is part of Leon School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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