Fisher Hill serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fisher Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fisher Hill's student population of 230 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fisher Hill is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
84%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fisher Hill?
230 students attend Fisher Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fisher Hill students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fisher Hill?
Fisher Hill has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fisher Hill offer ?
Fisher Hill offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fisher Hill part of?
Fisher Hill is part of Orange School District.
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