Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-6, George H Fisher School 93 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
73%
13%
White
9%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend George H Fisher School 93?
434 students attend George H Fisher School 93.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of George H Fisher School 93 students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George H Fisher School 93?
George H Fisher School 93 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George H Fisher School 93 offer ?
George H Fisher School 93 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George H Fisher School 93 part of?
George H Fisher School 93 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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