Fisher Elementary

Fisher Elementary is a PK-5 public school in San Antonio, TX, serving 565 students within the Northside Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out as a rising academic leader in its area, recently achieving its highest state ranking in years (57th percentile) and consistently outperforming many nearby schools, particularly in English reading and math for students from low-income backgrounds.

Fisher Elementary is a school on an upward trajectory, bucking the trend of stagnation seen in some neighboring schools. For example, while Adams Hill Elementary and Hatchett Elementary have seen declines, Fisher has climbed steadily from a low point in 2020-2021. Its third-grade reading proficiency (57.14%) now exceeds both the district and state averages, a stark contrast to Adams Hill (30.77%). The school is particularly effective with its low socio-economic status students, who rank in the 60th percentile statewide—a strong indicator of the school's ability to close achievement gaps. This success is achieved with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 and per-student spending of $10,986, suggesting efficient use of resources compared to schools like Glenn Elementary, which spends more but achieves far lower results.

However, the school has two key areas for improvement. First, its Spanish-language STAAR scores are very low—for instance, 5th-grade Spanish reading proficiency was only 10% versus the state average of 34.82%—indicating a need to better support its Spanish-speaking students. Second, its Gifted and Talented program has seen a dramatic drop, ranking in the 15th percentile statewide, suggesting a need for more enrichment for high-achieving learners. The only nearby school that consistently outperforms Fisher is Big Country Elementary (73rd percentile), which is in the Southwest Independent School District (Isd). Overall, Fisher Elementary is a school that is successfully raising performance despite challenges, making it a compelling option for families in the area.