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Fisher

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 466 students

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5 stars

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Posted October 13, 2010

Our kids got a great education there especially in the arts


Posted June 19, 2007

Fisher School staff and parents go out of their way to provide a great school experience for 'all kids'. Although like most schools there is to much emphasis on mcas test prep.,the overall school community does the 'great stuff' towards educating the 'whole child'. It is amazing what they do on such a limited school budget. Ms. Waddlen, grade 5 as my child would put it, rocks. She made a huge impression on my child. Overall Kids count at Fisher, and they (all teachers and support staff) get that! Great principle leadership also helps.
—Submitted by Jean, a parent


Posted January 31, 2005

Fisher Elementary School is a superior school no matter how you analyze it. The parent and teacher involvement and communication is excellent and the children feel safe and loved within its walls. A child can only flourish under those conditions.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
60%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students81%
Female90%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students74%
Female80%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students65%
Female70%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students76%
Female72%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students72%
Female70%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 70%
Asian 4% 5%
Hispanic 2% 14%
Black 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 4%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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65 Gould St
Walpole, MA 02081
Phone: (508) 660-7234

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