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#1875 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 40% in state
Harry M Fisher Elementary School
Elementary School · CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK
10 FISHER AVE, Mohawk, NY 13407
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,875 of 4,742
In Mohawk
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#3 of 4
CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Harry M Fisher Elementary School
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About Harry M Fisher Elementary School
Harry M Fisher Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mohawk, NY, part of CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK. Harry M Fisher Elementary School serves approximately 364 students, and covers grades Pre-K-1st, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Harry M Fisher Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,875 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Harry M Fisher Elementary School show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2015) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2015).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 7.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Harry M Fisher Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
44% of students at Harry M Fisher Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Harry M Fisher Elementary School — Students at Harry M Fisher Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
12.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2014-15)
Based on 6 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Harry M Fisher Elementary School Compares
See how Harry M Fisher Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
10 FISHER AVE, Mohawk, NY 13407
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harry M Fisher Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BARRINGER ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Ilion), which scores slightly higher. Another option is RICHFIELD SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 10.3 miles away, in nearby Richfield Springs), with a comparable rating. Additionally, WEST CANADA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 11.0 miles away, in nearby Newport), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Mohawk, see our Mohawk schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 13407 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,700
Median Home Value
$134,200
Median Rent
$724/mo
Population
5,125
College Educated
22.6%
Homeownership
79.5%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Median Age
47.5
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| APALACHIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Apalachin, NY | 6.8 |
| DUANESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Delanson, NY | 6.8 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Long Beach, NY | 6.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harry M Fisher Elementary School
What grades does Harry M Fisher Elementary School serve?
Harry M Fisher Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Harry M Fisher Elementary School?
Harry M Fisher Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry M Fisher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry M Fisher Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harry M Fisher Elementary School rank in NY?
Harry M Fisher Elementary School ranks #1,875 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Harry M Fisher Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harry M Fisher Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Harry M Fisher Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry M Fisher Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2015) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2015).
Is Harry M Fisher Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harry M Fisher Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harry M Fisher Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harry M Fisher Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry M Fisher Elementary School?
12.9% of students at Harry M 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 12.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Herkimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (315) 866-4851
Resources & Links
District
CENTRAL VALLEY CSD AT ILION-MOHAWK- District Enrollment
- 2,158
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,474
- District Rank
- #3 of 4
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