Fairbanks Middle School

Morenci Unified District (4230)
1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540
395 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Fairbanks Middle School, located at 1056 Fairbanks Road in Morenci, Arizona, serves as a key educational institution within the Morenci Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of middle school students. By offering a curriculum tailored to the unique needs of early adolescents, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while maintaining a focus on core academic standards and personal growth.

As a reflection of its commitment to the local community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. The campus serves as a hub for the Morenci area, providing students with access to various extracurricular activities and academic resources. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or administrative policies can find detailed information through the district’s official website at http://www.morenci.k12.az.us.
395
Total Students
44.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    243 (61.5 %)
  • White
    117 (29.6 %)
  • American Indian
    17 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Morenci Unified District (4230)
Phone: (928)865-3501
Website: http://www.morenci.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 102
Grade 6 93
Grade 7 105
Grade 8 95
Gender Ratio