Fisher Elementary School

10000 Crosley
Redford, MI 48239
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fisher Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fisher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fisher Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Fisher Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fisher Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2188 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fisher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fisher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fisher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
76%
18%
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White
11%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Fisher Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fisher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fisher Elementary School's ranking?
Fisher Elementary School is ranked #2188 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Fisher Elementary School often compared to?
Fisher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jane Addams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fisher Elementary School?
333 students attend Fisher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Fisher Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fisher Elementary School?
Fisher Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fisher Elementary School offer ?
Fisher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fisher Elementary School part of?
Fisher Elementary School is part of South Redford School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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