FAIRFIELD MAGNET FOR MATH AND SCIENCE

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairfield 01 school district, located in Winnsboro, SC with about 295 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Here is a two-paragraph summary of the Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science:

Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science (FMMS), located in Winnsboro, South Carolina, serves as a specialized institution within the Fairfield County School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a rigorous curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to foster a high-achieving academic environment, utilizing inquiry-based learning and hands-on projects to engage students in complex problem-solving. By integrating advanced technology and specialized instruction, FMMS aims to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school and the evolving needs of the modern workforce.

Beyond its focus on academics, the school cultivates a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student innovation and critical thinking. The magnet program typically utilizes a selective or interest-based enrollment process, drawing students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for or dedication to the sciences. With its strategic location on US Highway 321, the school serves as a central hub for educational excellence in the region, focusing on closing the achievement gap while pushing top-tier students to excel in competitive STEM fields. Through its dedicated faculty and specialized resources, Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science remains a cornerstone of educational development in the Fairfield County area.

For more information, contact Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science at (803) 635-4810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1647 US Highway 321 Bypass North
Winnsboro, SC 29180
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FAIRFIELD MAGNET FOR MATH AND SCIENCE is a public Title I school in Winnsboro, SC with about 295 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Fairfield 01
Total Students:
295
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 295 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRFIELD MAGNET FOR MATH AND SCIENCE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.7%
White
12.2%
Asian
1.7%
Two or more races
0.7%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.