The Fairfield Community School District has received an Acceptable rating on the 2025 Iowa School Performance Profiles, earning an overall score of 67.63%, well above the state average of 63.28%.
While the district’s score of 67.63% meets the Commendable threshold, results for some subgroups dropped the overall rating to Acceptable. Detailed information related to the rating can be found at https://www.iaschoolperformance.gov/ECP25/StateDistrictSchool/DistrictSummary.
Regional comparison data shows how Fairfield’s score aligns with neighboring districts:
- State Average: 63.28%
- Fairfield: 67.63%
- Mount Pleasant: 67.42%
- Davis County: 66.33%
- Cardinal: 64.50%
- Pekin: 64.11%
- Fort Madison: 62.49%
- Washington: 62.19%
- Van Buren: 62.17%
- Keokuk: 58.34%
- Burlington: 56.46%
- Ottumwa: 56.00%
Superintendent Zach Wigle emphasized the district’s commitment to continuous improvement and supporting all students.
“As a school district, we remain focused on continuous improvement. We also recognize the need to strengthen outcomes for all students and align everything we do with our mission,” Wigle said. “We are committed to targeted strategies that support growth for every learner. We look forward to continuing these efforts in partnership with our teachers and staff, families, board, and community members.”
District leaders will review the full report with the Board of Education and outline next steps to build on areas of strength and address identified needs as they relate to the district’s strategic plan.
The Iowa School Performance Profiles provide an annual assessment of school and district performance across multiple metrics, including student achievement, growth, and other educational indicators.
