Serving 927 students in grades 7-8, Fishers Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 927 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fishers Junior High School's student population of 927 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
927 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fishers Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fishers Junior High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
64%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Fishers High School (FHS) is Hamilton Southeastern Schools's (Fishers, Indiana) second high school.
- School Awards: The Fishers High School Spellbowl team placed 12th in the state of Indiana after the Indiana Academic Spellbowl on October 16th, 2006.
- The Fishers High School Cross Country team placed seventh in the state of Indiana at the IHSAA cross country state finals.
- Competition Cheerleading won State in 2006.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fishers Junior High School's ranking?
Fishers Junior High School is ranked #474 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fishers Junior High School often compared to?
Fishers Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School, Riverside Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Fishers Junior High School?
927 students attend Fishers Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fishers Junior High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fishers Junior High School?
Fishers Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fishers Junior High School offer ?
Fishers Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fishers Junior High School part of?
Fishers Junior High School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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