Fischer Elementary School serves 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 80%).
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Fischer Elementary School?
212 students attend Fischer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Fischer Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Fischer Elementary School offer ?
Fischer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fischer Elementary School part of?
Fischer Elementary School is part of Taylor School District.
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