Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Fishers Island School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fishers Island School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 25.6 square miles on Fishers Island, NY. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 7.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fishers Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fishers Island School's student population of 56 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
56 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Fishers Island School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fishers Island School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#567 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
77%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.2%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
34.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fishers Island School's ranking?
Fishers Island School is ranked #567 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fishers Island School?
The graduation rate of Fishers Island School is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Fishers Island School?
56 students attend Fishers Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fishers Island School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fishers Island School?
Fishers Island School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fishers Island School offer ?
Fishers Island School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fishers Island School part of?
Fishers Island School is part of Fishers Island Union Free School District.
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