Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fiske ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Fiske School serves the northeast part of Lexington, MA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fiske ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fiske's student population of 324 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Fiske ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fiske is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
8%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
39%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fiske's ranking?
Fiske is ranked #213 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Fiske often compared to?
Fiskeis often viewed alongside schools like Harrington, Joseph Estabrook by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Fiske?
324 students attend Fiske.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Fiske students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fiske?
Fiske has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fiske offer ?
Fiske offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fiske part of?
Fiske is part of Lexington School District.
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