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#925 of 990 schools in CT
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
Elementary School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
280 Plainfield Street, Hartford, CT 06112
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montessori Magnet at Fisher School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montessori Magnet at Fisher 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,385/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,010
Median home value
$203,300
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Magnet at Annie Fisher SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| University of Hartford Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Rawson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Breakthrough Magnet School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 318 | 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.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #31 of 39
- District spending per student
- $27,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is a public elementary school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #925 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
What grades does Montessori Magnet at Fisher School serve?
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montessori Magnet at Fisher School rank in CT?
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School ranks #925 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Montessori Magnet at Fisher School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montessori Magnet at Fisher School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Montessori Magnet at Fisher School a charter school?
No, Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montessori Magnet at Fisher School a Title I school?
No, Montessori Magnet at Fisher School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montessori Magnet at Fisher School?
62.9% of students at Montessori Magnet at Fisher 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (860) 695-3560
- Area population (ZIP 06112)
- 21,918
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 06112; 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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