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Granby Memorial Middle School vs. Montessori Magnet At Fisher School

Should you attend Granby Memorial Middle School or Montessori Magnet At Fisher School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Granby Memorial Middle School
321 Salmon Brook St.
Granby, CT 06035
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Montessori Magnet At Fisher School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades 6-8, Granby Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montessori Magnet At Fisher School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
393 students
353 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Granby Memorial Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Granby Memorial Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Granby Memorial Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
27:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Granby Memorial Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Granby School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#347 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
#663 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Granby Memorial Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in CT)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granby Memorial Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Granby School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granby Memorial Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Granby School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granby Memorial Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Granby School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Granby Memorial Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Montessori Magnet At Fisher School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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94
Kindergarten Students
-
45
Grade 1 Students
-
34
Grade 2 Students
-
32
Grade 3 Students
-
31
Grade 4 Students
-
29
Grade 5 Students
-
27
Grade 6 Students
144
17
Grade 7 Students
122
25
Grade 8 Students
127
19

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Granby Memorial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Granby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Granby Memorial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Granby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Granby Memorial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Granby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Granby Memorial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Granby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Granby Memorial Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Granby School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.34
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Granby Memorial Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Granby School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Granby Memorial Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Granby School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Granby Memorial Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Granby School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montessori Magnet At Fisher School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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