Montessori Magnet At Fisher School

280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Montessori Magnet At Fisher School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Montessori Magnet At Fisher School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Montessori Magnet At Fisher School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Montessori Magnet At Fisher School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
19%
29%
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Black
51%
13%
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White
16%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montessori Magnet At Fisher School's ranking?
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School is ranked #621 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Montessori Magnet At Fisher School?
333 students attend Montessori Magnet At Fisher School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Montessori Magnet At Fisher School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montessori Magnet At Fisher School?
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Montessori Magnet At Fisher School offer ?
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montessori Magnet At Fisher School part of?
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School is part of Hartford School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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