Fisher School

Public PK, KG-5

 504 East Arlington Road
       Arlington, VT  05250


(802) 375-6409

District: Arlington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,226 Help


Students who attend Fisher School usually attend:

High:    Arlington Memorial

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  221

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Hispanic:
4.1%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.6% Help


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Compare Details Fisher School ranks worse than 64.6% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), Hispanic (4.1%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fisher School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fisher School is $16,226.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fisher School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fisher School 73rd of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Fisher School in the ranking list.)

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Arlington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington School District 40th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fisher School

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Rank History for all students at Fisher School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.90 103rd 184 44.0%
2007 62.37 68th 189 64.0%
2008 55.70 81st 193 58.0%
2009 60.08 75th 189 60.3%
2010 53.04 84th 189 55.6%
2011 27.22 156th 189 17.5%
2012 37.04 131st 187 29.9%
2013 38.18 123rd 187 34.2%
2014 29.64 132nd 167 21.0%
2015 18.59 165th 176 6.3%
2016 28.40 140th 169 17.2%
2017 26.20 142nd 169 16.0%
2019 22.25 123rd 138 10.9%
2022 38.94 77th 133 42.1%
2023 36.22 73rd 113 35.4%
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Rank History for White students at Fisher School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.05 129th 146 11.6%
2021 49.97 72nd 147 51.0%
2022 29.49 110th 145 24.1%
2023 26.26 110th 133 17.3%
See the entire list of Best Vermont Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 17, 2015

Open Quote This school is so behind in compliance to Federal Law for special education. Leadership has a reactive approach to solving student challenges, rather than a proactive approach. Leadership also prefers punitive remediation for students, which is disappointing. An eloping kindergartner gets a police response on the playground. Children are restrained by uncertified personnel. Bad paraprofessionals are moved amongst special needs child frequently, passing staffing problems on to from child to child rather than taking appropriate action to hire a person with appropriate skills and training qualifications.

The principal and special education director are barely accountable to the superintendent, who is barely accountable to the school board. The school board ignores problems and would prefer to be sucked into an expensive due process situation.

i would not move to Arlington for the schools, especially if your student is not strong academically. The school as a whole is tested with accommodations yet continues to fail to meet adequate yearly progress. After School programming consists of a homework club where two staff members do as little as possible to interact with students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fisher School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 248 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1989 256 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 259
1990 271 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 274
1991 281 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 264 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1993 270 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1994 274 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 274 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1996 274 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1997 269 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1998 271 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 233 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2000 218 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2001 198 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2002 187 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2003 187 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2004 164 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 1 169
2005 143 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 1 148
2006 131 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 1 139
2007 127 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 3 134
2008 134 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 2 139
2009 132 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 137
2010 164 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 166
2011 168 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 169
2012 157 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 159
2013 191 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 195
2014 196 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 201
2015 215 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 219
2016 192 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 197
2017 201 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 203
2018 213 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 220
2019 194 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 201
2020 205 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 211
2021 195 4 1 0 0 0 2 0 202
2022 198 8 1 0 0 0 4 0 211
2023 203 5 1 9 0 0 3 0 221

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fisher School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 13.0 19.2 n/a
1989 259 13.0 19.9 n/a
1990 274 13.0 21.0 n/a
1991 283 20.5 13.8 15.2
1992 265 18.9 14.0 n/a
1993 274 18.9 14.5 n/a
1994 277 21.4 12.9 n/a
1995 276 17.1 16.1 10.1
1996 276 17.1 16.1 10.1
1997 270 22.3 12.1 17.4
1998 272 21.5 12.7 n/a
1999 234 21.4 10.9 n/a
2000 218 20.5 10.6 25.7
2001 199 21.1 9.4 20.1
2002 190 19.1 9.9 20
2003 190 19.1 9.9 20
2004 169 17.3 9.8 22
2005 148 10.8 13.7 25.2
2006 139 14.5 9.6 31.2
2007 134 13.0 10.3 44.3
2008 139 14.0 9.9 28.5
2009 137 17.1 8.0 43.1
2010 166 17.9 9.2 52.4
2011 169 18.9 8.9 47.9
2012 159 20.7 7.6 59.7
2013 195 20.1 9.7 55.4
2014 201 20.0 10.0 55.7
2015 219 17.0 12.8 50.7
2016 197 17.0 11.5 47.7
2017 203 17.5 11.6 47.3
2018 220 15.0 14.6 42.7
2019 201 17.5 11.4 45.8
2020 211 19.0 11.1 38.9
2021 202 17.5 11.5 43.1
2022 211 17.5 12.0 39.3
2023 221 15.0 14.7 32.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fisher School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 13.0 19.2 n/a
1989 259 13.0 19.9 n/a
1990 274 13.0 21.0 n/a
1991 283 20.5 13.8 15.2
1992 265 18.9 14.0 n/a
1993 274 18.9 14.5 n/a
1994 277 21.4 12.9 n/a
1995 276 17.1 16.1 10.1
1996 276 17.1 16.1 10.1
1997 270 22.3 12.1 17.4
1998 272 21.5 12.7 n/a
1999 234 21.4 10.9 n/a
2000 218 20.5 10.6 25.7
2001 199 21.1 9.4 20.1
2002 190 19.1 9.9 20
2003 190 19.1 9.9 20
2004 169 17.3 9.8 22
2005 148 10.8 13.7 25.2
2006 139 14.5 9.6 31.2
2007 134 13.0 10.3 44.3
2008 139 14.0 9.9 28.5
2009 137 17.1 8.0 43.1
2010 166 17.9 9.2 52.4
2011 169 18.9 8.9 47.9
2012 159 20.7 7.6 59.7
2013 195 20.1 9.7 55.4
2014 201 20.0 10.0 55.7
2015 219 17.0 12.8 50.7
2016 197 17.0 11.5 47.7
2017 203 17.5 11.6 47.3
2018 220 15.0 14.6 42.7
2019 201 17.5 11.4 45.8
2020 211 19.0 11.1 38.9
2021 202 17.5 11.5 43.1
2022 211 17.5 12.0 39.3
2023 221 15.0 14.7 32.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fisher School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $16,226 (100.0%) $16,226

Data source: Vermont Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fisher School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 123rd of 138 Elementary schoolsRanks 73rd of 113 Elementary schools
 24.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fisher School)4032.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)49.541.2
 8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fisher School)4032.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)52.543.5
 9%
5th Grade Science (Fisher School)22.222.7
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Vermont)37.235.1
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students201221
 10%
African American05
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic09
Pacific Islander00
White194203
 4.6%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%32.6%
 13.2%


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Fisher School ranks 73rd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Fisher School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 221 students attended Fisher School.

Students who attend Fisher School usually go on to attend:

High : Arlington Memorial


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