Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary A. Fisk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary A. Fisk Elementary School serves the southwest part of Salem, NH, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 455 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary A. Fisk Elementary School's ranking?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is ranked #207 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Mary A. Fisk Elementary School often compared to?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William E. Lancaster School, North Salem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Mary A. Fisk Elementary School?
272 students attend Mary A. Fisk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mary A. Fisk Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary A. Fisk Elementary School?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary A. Fisk Elementary School offer ?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary A. Fisk Elementary School part of?
Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is part of Salem School District.
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