Summary:
The 06786 zip code has only one elementary school, Harry S. Fisher Elementary School, which serves grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 293 students. The school is part of the Plymouth School District, which is ranked 112 out of 156 districts in Connecticut and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Harry S. Fisher Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, going from 283 out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 336 out of 493 in 2024-2025, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with the largest gaps in 5th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 48.46%.
Despite the lower test scores and declining ranking, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.7, which could be an asset in providing more individualized attention and support for students. The school's spending per student is also above the state average at $18,214, but the impact of this spending on student outcomes is not clear from the data provided. Overall, the analysis suggests that there are opportunities for improvement in the school's academic performance, particularly in the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics.
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