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#412 of 990 schools in CT
Top 42% in state
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
Elementary School · Thompson School District · North Grosvenordale, CT
A Thompson School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
785 Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary R. Fisher Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,651
Median home value
$298,100
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | 3.7 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Woodstock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–4 | 3.9 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Mason Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–1 | 4.9 mi | 231 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Thompson School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is listed in Thompson School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Grosvenordale, CT, part of Thompson School District, serving approximately 381 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary R. Fisher Elementary School
What grades does Mary R. Fisher Elementary School serve?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary R. Fisher Elementary School rank in CT?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School ranks #412 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Mary R. Fisher Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary R. Fisher Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary R. Fisher Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mary R. Fisher Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary R. Fisher Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mary R. Fisher Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary R. Fisher Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 5
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (860) 923-9142
- Area population (ZIP 06255)
- 4,442
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 54.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06255; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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