Harry M Fisher Elementary School
Tel:
(315) 866-4851
Harry M Fisher Elementary School serves 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Harry M Fisher Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 455 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Harry M Fisher Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 35-39% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 15-19% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 92% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Central Valley Csd At Ilion-Mohawk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Harry M Fisher Elementary School is Herkimer High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Gregory B Jarvis Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mohawk Gregory B Jarvis Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 669 students
0.4 miles
28 Grove St
Mohawk, NY 13407
(315) 866-2620 0.4 5-8 669 - Herkimer Herkimer High School Grades: 7-12 | 465 students
1.4 miles
801 W German St
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 866-2230 1.4 7-12 465 - Ilion Central Valley Academy Grades: 9-12 | 628 students
1.8 miles
111 Frederick St
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 895-7471 1.8 9-12 628 - Ilion Barringer Road Elementary School Grades: 2-4 | 532 students
2.5 miles
326 Barringer Rd
Ilion, NY 13357
(315) 894-8420 2.5 2-4 532 - Herkimer Herkimer-fulton-hamilton-otsego Boces Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 314 students
3.1 miles
352 Gros Blvd
Herkimer, NY 13350
(315) 867-2023 3.1 K-12 314
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