Fisher-mitchell School

597 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 171 students in grades 3-5, Fisher-mitchell School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fisher-mitchell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Fisher-mitchell School's student population of 171 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
171 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Fisher-mitchell School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fisher-mitchell School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#430 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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70-74%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fisher-mitchell School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fisher-mitchell School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
3%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
77%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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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 Maine.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Fisher-mitchell School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fisher-mitchell School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fisher-mitchell School's ranking?
Fisher-mitchell School is ranked #430 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Fisher-mitchell School?
171 students attend Fisher-mitchell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fisher-mitchell School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fisher-mitchell School?
Fisher-mitchell School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fisher-mitchell School offer ?
Fisher-mitchell School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Fisher-mitchell School part of?
Fisher-mitchell School is part of RSU 01 - Lkrsu School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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