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Fisher Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 387 students
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5 stars

Based on 4 ratings
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Posted April 27, 2013
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Fisher works hard to include all parents and for all learners to succeed and reach their learning potential!
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Posted December 6, 2008
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The staff and leadership of Fisher Elementary provide excellent parent and community support for their students and youth in the community. You couldn't ask for a better family and community focused school district.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
68%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
38%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students81%
Female77%
Male85%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White91%
Low income70%
Not low income96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students83%
Female90%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White88%
Low income76%
Not low income92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students47%
Female39%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income34%
Not low income60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education48%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female72%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income59%
Not low income90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income56%
Not low income83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education69%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students60%
Female56%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income50%
Not low income71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education62%
Limited English40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female83%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White84%
Low income71%
Not low income88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education80%
Limited English50%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students71%
Female73%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income55%
Not low income88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education71%
Limited English50%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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 65% 64%
Hispanic 30% 16%
Native American 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 9%
Black 1% 6%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A42%
Special education 10%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 18%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 15N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 11N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 42%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

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501 North 14th St
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