Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

Summary:

Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Salem, New Hampshire, serving 259 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Salem School District, which is ranked 73 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mary A. Fisk has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as North Salem Elementary and William T. Barron Elementary, its academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, 48% of all grades were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45% for the Salem School District and 41% for the state. In Reading, 55% of all grades were proficient or better, compared to 56% for the district and 53% for the state. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 32nd out of 229 schools in 2016-2017 to 131st out of 234 schools in the most recent year, suggesting that its academic performance may be struggling compared to other elementary schools in New Hampshire.

When looking at specific student subgroups, Mary A. Fisk's performance is mixed. For female students, the school ranked 102nd out of 187 NH elementary schools in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating. For male students, the school ranked 119th out of 193 schools, also with a 2-star rating. For white students, the school ranked 136th out of 228 schools, with a 2-star rating. These performance gaps between different student subgroups suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of these groups to ensure more equitable outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 14 Main St.
       Salem, NH  03079-1954


(603) 893-7051

District: Salem School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
131st of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,217 Help


Students who attend Mary A. Fisk Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodbury School
High:    Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  259

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
12.4%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.2% Help


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Compare Details Mary A. Fisk Elementary School ranks worse than 56% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Salem School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Mary A. Fisk Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Salem School District. Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is 10.5, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Salem School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary A. Fisk Elementary School is $18,217. 2 elementary schools in the Salem School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary A. Fisk Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary A. Fisk Elementary School 131st of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Mary A. Fisk Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Salem School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem School District 73rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.19 73rd 238 69.3%
2007 46.52 142nd 237 40.1%
2008 66.71 74th 236 68.6%
2009 55.12 122nd 240 49.2%
2010 54.31 124th 242 48.8%
2011 66.48 79th 237 66.7%
2012 55.22 115th 241 52.3%
2013 53.01 128th 241 46.9%
2014 39.33 171st 242 29.3%
2015 44.69 127th 206 38.3%
2016 62.83 82nd 244 66.4%
2017 80.23 32nd 229 86.0%
2018 70.48 57th 231 75.3%
2019 60.52 88th 231 61.9%
2021 42.58 124th 211 41.2%
2022 43.78 133rd 233 42.9%
2023 54.74 100th 237 57.8%
2024 46.57 131st 234 44.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.46 45th 190 76.3%
2019 65.62 58th 192 69.8%
2021 41.99 97th 160 39.4%
2022 32.99 135th 187 27.8%
2023 47.63 102nd 193 47.2%
2024 48.22 102nd 187 45.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.81 57th 195 70.8%
2019 54.46 90th 195 53.8%
2021 47.61 87th 168 48.2%
2022 55.05 85th 194 56.2%
2023 60.47 73rd 199 63.3%
2024 43.33 119th 193 38.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.03 58th 227 74.4%
2019 58.08 97th 229 57.6%
2021 45.03 120th 209 42.6%
2022 42.87 139th 229 39.3%
2023 58.63 90th 233 61.4%
2024 44.47 136th 228 40.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Open Quote I love this school. Mr Murray and all the staff truly care about every child there. Their values of safety, respect, and responsibility are instilled in students and practiced by staff in interactions with families, students, and each other Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 219 0 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1992 234 0 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1993 242 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1994 263 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 259 1 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1996 259 1 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1997 273 3 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1998 277 2 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1999 300 0 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 292 0 8 2 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2001 288 2 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2002 305 2 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2003 305 2 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2004 280 1 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 317 0 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2006 317 4 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2007 323 4 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 324 3 7 22 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2009 302 5 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2010 298 6 9 18 0 0 0 0 331
2011 284 12 8 20 0 0 2 0 326
2012 265 12 14 25 0 0 8 0 324
2013 230 7 12 22 1 0 10 0 282
2014 210 4 11 14 1 0 8 0 248
2015 201 2 13 16 1 0 7 0 240
2016 192 0 26 15 1 0 9 0 243
2017 223 1 27 18 1 0 12 0 282
2018 209 3 21 26 0 0 14 0 273
2019 225 4 22 31 0 0 11 0 293
2020 194 2 16 29 0 0 16 0 257
2021 206 3 14 32 0 0 15 0 270
2022 190 4 8 24 0 0 15 0 241
2023 189 7 11 32 0 0 20 0 259

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 232 11.0 21.0 3.9
1992 247 13.1 18.8 4.9
1993 252 12.7 19.8 5.2
1994 270 13.1 20.6 10
1995 273 13.0 21.0 6.2
1996 273 13.0 21.0 6.2
1997 291 19.7 14.8 7.9
1998 293 18.0 16.3 7.8
1999 311 17.0 18.3 7.7
2000 304 18.0 16.9 11.2
2001 304 18.0 16.9 12.8
2002 320 17.7 18.1 14.1
2003 320 17.7 18.1 14.1
2004 294 17.7 16.6 10.9
2005 334 20.5 16.3 9
2006 340 20.1 16.9 9.7
2007 351 21.4 16.4 11.7
2008 356 21.5 16.6 12.6
2009 330 23.6 14.0 13.3
2010 331 23.7 13.9 14.5
2011 326 24.6 13.2 19
2012 324 24.1 13.4 24.4
2013 282 23.6 11.9 30.1
2014 248 20.9 11.8 23.8
2015 240 20.0 12.0 22.9
2016 243 22.0 11.0 28.4
2017 282 23.2 12.1 25.9
2018 273 23.9 11.4 16.8
2019 293 23.6 12.4 16.4
2020 257 21.2 12.1 16.7
2021 270 20.3 13.3 12.2
2022 241 20.4 11.8 13.7
2023 259 24.5 10.5 16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 232 11.0 21.0 3.9
1992 247 13.1 18.8 4.9
1993 252 12.7 19.8 5.2
1994 270 13.1 20.6 10
1995 273 13.0 21.0 6.2
1996 273 13.0 21.0 6.2
1997 291 19.7 14.8 7.9
1998 293 18.0 16.3 7.8
1999 311 17.0 18.3 7.7
2000 304 18.0 16.9 11.2
2001 304 18.0 16.9 12.8
2002 320 17.7 18.1 14.1
2003 320 17.7 18.1 14.1
2004 294 17.7 16.6 10.9
2005 334 20.5 16.3 9
2006 340 20.1 16.9 9.7
2007 351 21.4 16.4 11.7
2008 356 21.5 16.6 12.6
2009 330 23.6 14.0 13.3
2010 331 23.7 13.9 14.5
2011 326 24.6 13.2 19
2012 324 24.1 13.4 24.4
2013 282 23.6 11.9 30.1
2014 248 20.9 11.8 23.8
2015 240 20.0 12.0 22.9
2016 243 22.0 11.0 28.4
2017 282 23.2 12.1 25.9
2018 273 23.9 11.4 16.8
2019 293 23.6 12.4 16.4
2020 257 21.2 12.1 16.7
2021 270 20.3 13.3 12.2
2022 241 20.4 11.8 13.7
2023 259 24.5 10.5 16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,217

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary A. Fisk Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 100th of 237 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary A. Fisk Elementary School)5966
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem School District)5969
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mary A. Fisk Elementary School)4355
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Salem School District)5254
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary A. Fisk Elementary School)6544
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Salem School District)5859
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Mary A. Fisk Elementary School)6538
 27%
   4th Grade Reading (Salem School District)5655
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary A. Fisk Elementary School)6158
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salem School District)5349
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Mary A. Fisk Elementary School)6855
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Salem School District)6758
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Mary A. Fisk Elementary School)3730
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Salem School District)3928
 11%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Mary A. Fisk Elementary School)6157
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Salem School District)5147
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Mary A. Fisk Elementary School)5850
 8%
   All Grades Reading (Salem School District)5855
 3%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Mary A. Fisk Elementary School)3730
 7%
   All Grades Science (Salem School District)4134
 7%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students293259
 11.6%
African American47
 75%
American Indian00
Asian2211
 50%
Hispanic3132
 3.2%
Pacific Islander00
White225189
 16%
Two or More Races1120
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.4%16.2%
 0.2%


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Mary A. Fisk Elementary School ranks 131st of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mary A. Fisk Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodbury School
High : Salem High School

Students at Mary A. Fisk Elementary School are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Mary A. Fisk Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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