Fishers Island School

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Fishers Island School is a small, alternative public school serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 57 students on Fishers Island, New York. This unique school is part of the Fishers Island Union Free School District and is known for its exceptional academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and high per-student spending.

Despite its small size, Fishers Island School consistently outperforms the district and the state of New York on standardized tests, with proficiency rates as high as 75% in 8th grade ELA and 62.5% in 8th grade math, compared to the state averages of 51.88% and 40.72%, respectively. The school also boasts impressive Regents exam scores, often exceeding 80-100% proficiency in subjects like Chemistry, ELA, Global History, and U.S. History. This exceptional academic performance is likely due to the school's low student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 5.1 to 9.5 students per teacher, significantly lower than the state average.

While Fishers Island School has seen some fluctuation in its graduation and dropout rates over the past few years, the school's high per-student spending, ranging from $36,889 to $47,532 per year, suggests that the school is investing heavily in its students' education and well-being. This specialized approach, combined with the school's small size and alternative designation, may be the key factors contributing to its academic success and the unique challenges it faces in terms of student outcomes.

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Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 78 Greenwood Rd #600
       Fishers Island, NY  06390


(631) 788-7444

District: Fishers Island Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
972nd of 2,445 New York Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $46,446 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.0 Help
Number of students:  56

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.0%
Hispanic:
10.7%
Two or more races:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details Fishers Island School ranks better than 60.2% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fishers Island School ranks better than 80.9% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fishers Island School ranks better than 75.7% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.25. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fishers Island School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75%), Hispanic (10.7%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fishers Island School is 7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fishers Island School is $46,446.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fishers Island School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fishers Island School 287th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Fishers Island School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Fishers Island School 302nd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Fishers Island School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Fishers Island School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Fishers Island School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.49 717th 2206 67.5%
2007 65.03 934th 2219 57.9%
2008 62.62 1010th 2227 54.6%
2010 77.08 445th 2263 80.3%
2015 46.76 1247th 2352 47.0%
2016 45.02 1310th 2366 44.6%
2017 68.42 706th 2386 70.4%
2018 92.06 105th 2395 95.6%
2024 57.18 972nd 2445 60.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Fishers Island School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.90 158th 1408 88.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fishers Island School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.19 511th 1095 53.3%
2007 86.51 87th 1123 92.3%
2008 76.94 269th 1185 77.3%
2009 80.75 147th 1224 88.0%
2010 82.89 171st 1243 86.2%
2011 89.95 71st 1295 94.5%
2012 92.41 39th 1337 97.1%
2013 76.07 266th 1373 80.6%
2014 85.88 128th 1401 90.9%
2015 79.48 210th 1407 85.1%
2016 82.05 188th 1429 86.8%
2017 64.52 443rd 1455 69.6%
2018 81.34 219th 1438 84.8%
2019 98.68 25th 1439 98.3%
2021 97.62 21st 1242 98.3%
2022 82.83 196th 1479 86.7%
2023 84.92 182nd 1500 87.9%
2024 76.11 287th 1504 80.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Fishers Island School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.82 108th 763 85.8%
2021 93.43 20th 614 96.7%
2022 74.88 151st 748 79.8%
2023 91.49 49th 772 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Fishers Island School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.31 89th 935 90.5%
2006 56.97 507th 986 48.6%
2007 68.49 228th 1002 77.2%
2008 66.58 307th 1027 70.1%
2009 78.41 34th 1086 96.9%
2010 82.03 9th 1117 99.2%
2011 77.00 88th 1165 92.4%
2012 77.56 127th 1198 89.4%
2013 86.82 7th 1217 99.4%
2014 84.48 23rd 1237 98.1%
2015 78.46 85th 1255 93.2%
2016 81.28 69th 1255 94.5%
2017 76.22 163rd 1221 86.7%
2018 79.52 92nd 1210 92.4%
2019 76.94 178th 1207 85.3%
2023 69.48 345th 1228 71.9%
2024 72.25 302nd 1242 75.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Fishers Island School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.10 261st 793 67.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Enrollment information for Fishers Island School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 53 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1990 62 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1991 64 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 7 73
1992 67 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1993 76 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 77
1994 71 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1995 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1996 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1997 82 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 82
1998 71 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1999 62 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2000 65 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2001 62 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2002 52 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2003 52 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2004 59 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2005 35 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2006 61 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2007 65 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 1 72
2008 68 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 74
2009 58 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2010 64 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2011 65 1 2 3 0 0 4 0 75
2012 53 4 1 2 0 5 0 0 65
2013 56 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 61
2014 70 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 72
2015 67 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 69
2016 67 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 70
2017 64 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 67
2018 65 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 69
2019 52 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 59
2020 55 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 65
2021 57 3 0 2 0 0 5 0 67
2022 43 4 0 5 0 0 5 0 57
2023 44 2 0 5 0 0 6 0 57
2024 42 2 0 6 0 0 6 0 56

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fishers Island School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 55 14.4 3.8 n/a
1990 64 14.1 4.5 n/a
1991 73 14.1 5.1 n/a
1992 68 14.1 4.8 n/a
1993 77 14.1 5.5 n/a
1994 71 14.8 4.8 0
1995 81 14.8 5.5 0
1996 81 14.8 5.5 0
1997 82 14.6 5.6 0
1998 75 14.8 5.1 0
1999 70 14.8 4.7 0
2000 69 14.7 4.7 0
2001 65 14.8 4.4 0
2002 54 13.4 4.0 0
2003 54 13.4 4.0 0
2004 61 n/a n/a n/a
2005 36 14.3 2.5 0
2006 66 15.0 4.4 0
2007 72 15.0 4.8 0
2008 74 15.0 4.9 0
2009 64 15.2 4.2 0
2010 68 15.0 4.5 0
2011 75 14.2 5.2 0
2012 65 15.0 4.3 0
2013 61 13.1 4.6 0
2014 72 14.9 4.8 0
2015 69 12.0 5.7 0
2016 70 14.0 5.0 0
2017 67 12.0 5.5 0
2018 69 15.0 4.5 0
2019 59 16.0 3.6 0
2020 65 10.0 6.5 n/a
2021 67 12.0 5.5 n/a
2022 57 11.0 5.1 n/a
2023 57 6.0 9.5 n/a
2024 56 8.0 7.0 n/a

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 Fishers Island School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 55 14.4 3.8 n/a
1990 64 14.1 4.5 n/a
1991 73 14.1 5.1 n/a
1992 68 14.1 4.8 n/a
1993 77 14.1 5.5 n/a
1994 71 14.8 4.8 0
1995 81 14.8 5.5 0
1996 81 14.8 5.5 0
1997 82 14.6 5.6 0
1998 75 14.8 5.1 0
1999 70 14.8 4.7 0
2000 69 14.7 4.7 0
2001 65 14.8 4.4 0
2002 54 13.4 4.0 0
2003 54 13.4 4.0 0
2004 61 n/a n/a n/a
2005 36 14.3 2.5 0
2006 66 15.0 4.4 0
2007 72 15.0 4.8 0
2008 74 15.0 4.9 0
2009 64 15.2 4.2 0
2010 68 15.0 4.5 0
2011 75 14.2 5.2 0
2012 65 15.0 4.3 0
2013 61 13.1 4.6 0
2014 72 14.9 4.8 0
2015 69 12.0 5.7 0
2016 70 14.0 5.0 0
2017 67 12.0 5.5 0
2018 69 15.0 4.5 0
2019 59 16.0 3.6 0
2020 65 10.0 6.5 n/a
2021 67 12.0 5.5 n/a
2022 57 11.0 5.1 n/a
2023 57 6.0 9.5 n/a
2024 56 8.0 7.0 n/a

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201498.6%0.0%0.0%100.0%98.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201595.7%0.0%1.5%98.6%97.1%97.1%97.1%98.6%98.6%97.1%
201698.5%0.0%1.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
201798.5%0.0%1.5%100.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201895.7%0.0%1.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%100.0%
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202098.4%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fishers Island School

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Created with Highcharts 9.2.2Year$Fishers Island SchoolPer Pupil ExpendituresFederal FundsState/Local FundsOther Funds20192020202120222023010k20k30k40k50k©2024 schooldigger.com

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,530 (100.0%) $00 (0.0%) $1,530
2020 $947 (2.6%) $35,942 (97.4%) $36,889
2021 $2,331 (5.7%) $38,824 (94.3%) $41,154
2022 $04 (0.0%) $47,528 (100.0%) $47,532
2023 $505 (1.1%) $45,941 (98.9%) $46,446

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fishers Island School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 25th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 182nd of 1500 Middle schools
 10.4%
Ranks 178th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 345th of 1228 High schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fishers Island School)9071.4
 18.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fishers Island Union Free School District)9071.4
 18.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Fishers Island School)10050
 50%
   6th Grade Math (Fishers Island Union Free School District)10050
 50%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fishers Island School)85100
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fishers Island Union Free School District)85100
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Fishers Island School)8650
 36%
   7th Grade Math (Fishers Island Union Free School District)8650
 36%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Fishers Island School)85.766.7
 19%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Fishers Island Union Free School District)85.766.7
 19%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Fishers Island School)83.385.7
 2.4%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Fishers Island Union Free School District)83.385.7
 2.4%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Living Environment (Fishers Island School)10083.3
 16.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (Fishers Island Union Free School District)10083.3
 16.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Fishers Island School)10060
 40%
   End of Course Physics (Fishers Island Union Free School District)10060
 40%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students5957
 3.4%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White5244
 15.4%
Two or More Races16
 500%


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Fishers Island School ranks 972nd of 2445 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 56 students attended Fishers Island School.

Students at Fishers Island School are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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