Very Good
#442 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 24% in state
Fishers Junior High School
Middle School · Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Fishers, IN
A Hamilton Southeastern Schools middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13257 Cumberland Rd, Fishers, IN 46038
- Math 60% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fishers Junior High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fishers Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated732/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fishers), 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
$105,092
Median home value
$301,600
Median rent
$1,489/mo
College educated
60.2%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–11 | 0.3 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Eman SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 9.1private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Fall Creek Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–8 | 4.1 mi | 1,015 | Compare → |
| Riverside Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | 4.3 mi | 844 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #18 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fishers Junior High School is listed in Hamilton Southeastern Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fishers Junior High School
Fishers Junior High School is a public middle school in Fishers, IN, part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools, serving approximately 822 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fishers Junior High School
What grades does Fishers Junior High School serve?
Fishers Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Fishers Junior High School?
Fishers Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 822 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishers Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishers Junior High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fishers Junior High School rank in IN?
Fishers Junior High School ranks #442 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Fishers Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fishers Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Fishers Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fishers Junior High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fishers Junior High School a charter school?
No, Fishers Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fishers Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Fishers Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fishers Junior High School?
27.1% of students at Fishers Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 822
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (317) 594-4150
- Area population (ZIP 46038)
- 43,245
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46038; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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