SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C+

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

37%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

45%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (fairfax) Doesn't Meet Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

30%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

50%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

30%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

30%
31%

ELA Proficiency

50%
44%

Science Proficiency

30%
33%

VT Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

98%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

10%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

6

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

6%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

6%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

1%
4%

AP Computer Science

0%
0%

AP Math

4%
4%

VT Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

14.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.59 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$112,439

VT Average: $82,544

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

VT Average: 3.6%

Median Home value

$352,495

VT Average: $315,995

Median Rent

$1,361 /mo

VT Average: $1,258

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

96.3%

VT Average: 94.4%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

10:1

VT Average: 11:1

Number of Teachers

51

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$44,248

Average for all teachers in Fairfax School District

Student to Counselor Ratio

208:1

VT Average: 184:1

Number of Support Staff

5

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

VT Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

N/A%

VT Average: 61%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

84

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

34

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

174

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

6

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$7138 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$7.39

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

96%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1%

Black

2%

Latino

0%

Multiracial

0%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

24%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

1%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

17%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (fairfax)

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Milton Senior High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Distance: 5.7 mi
Bellows Free Academy (st. Albans)

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Distance: 10.6 mi
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  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
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Mt. Mansfield Union High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Distance: 12.5 mi
Colchester High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Distance: 13.1 mi
Winooski High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
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Burlington High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Distance: 15.9 mi
South Burlington High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Distance: 16.5 mi
Missisquoi Valley Union High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Distance: 18.8 mi
Lamoille Union High School

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Distance: 19.3 mi