Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
Tel:
(860)923-9142
- Mary R. Fisher Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mary R. Fisher Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mary R. Fisher Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #701 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 24% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 89% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Thompson School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is Tourtellotte Memorial High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Thompson Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- North Grosvenordale Thompson Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
0.0 miles
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860)923-9380 0.0 5-8 346 - North Grosvenordale Tourtellotte Memorial High School Grades: 9-12 | 247 students
0.0 miles
785 Riverside Dr.
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860)923-9303 0.0 9-12 247 - North Grosvenordale District Autism Program Special Education School
Grades: 10 | 1 students
0.1 miles
785 Riverside Drive
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
(860)923-9581 0.1 10 1 - Putnam Putnam High School Grades: 9-12 | 280 students
3.7 miles
152 Woodstock Ave.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860)963-6905 3.7 9-12 280 - Putnam Putnam Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 619 students
3.8 miles
33 Wicker St.
Putnam, CT 06260
(860)963-6925 3.8 PK-5 619
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