Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science

School Overview
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.
217
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Demographic Student Count
White41
Hispanic11
Black158
Asian1
Two or More6
  • Black
    158 (72.8 %)
  • White
    41 (18.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fairfield 01
Phone: (803)635-4810
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 46
Grade 6 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten19
Kindergarten22
Grade 119
Grade 227
Grade 332
Grade 419
Grade 546
Grade 633
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairfield Magnet for Math and Science
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11050.7%
Male10749.3%