Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Summary:

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle is a public middle school in Greenville, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Greenville 01 school district, which is ranked 14 out of 75 districts in the state.

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle consistently outperforms the Greenville 01 district and the state of South Carolina in academic assessments, with 100% proficiency in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 83.25% for the district and 72.5% for the state. The school also ranks highly in the state for supporting the academic achievement of African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Multi-racial students. Despite a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with 58.75% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school maintains strong academic performance and efficient resource allocation, with a per-student spending of $9,993 compared to the district average of $10,054 and the state average of $10,727.

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 41.35% White, 35.29% African American, 12.72% Hispanic, and 2.78% Asian, likely contributes to its ability to support different student subgroups effectively. The school's consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 25-30% of South Carolina middle schools is a testament to its effective teaching practices and support systems, even as it serves an increasingly economically disadvantaged population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 700 Millennium Boulevard
       Greenville, SC  29607


(864) 355-0800

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,993 Help


Students who attend Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle usually attend:

High:    J. L. Mann High Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  1,006

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.4%
African American:
35.3%
Hispanic:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle ranks better than 84.3% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 20 ranked middle schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Greenville 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle is $9,993. 18 middle schools in the Greenville 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle 51st of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

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Rank History for all students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.48 45th 317 85.8%
2018 73.84 68th 303 77.6%
2019 77.51 63rd 315 80.0%
2021 67.93 87th 311 72.0%
2022 68.26 86th 310 72.3%
2023 71.82 79th 325 75.7%
2024 83.06 51st 325 84.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.24 6th 31 80.6%
2023 69.45 10th 58 82.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.29 7th 93 92.5%
2019 88.59 14th 117 88.0%
2021 76.15 13th 87 85.1%
2022 86.53 7th 97 92.8%
2023 89.84 10th 95 89.5%
2024 97.99 2nd 105 98.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.09 130th 280 53.6%
2019 58.75 97th 289 66.4%
2021 60.06 93rd 288 67.7%
2022 60.55 92nd 300 69.3%
2023 60.69 96th 313 69.3%
2024 72.77 60th 307 80.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.36 54th 281 80.8%
2019 76.18 62nd 296 79.1%
2021 60.03 105th 279 62.4%
2022 67.74 83rd 290 71.4%
2023 68.34 77th 299 74.2%
2024 82.01 44th 294 85.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.62 58th 194 70.1%
2019 55.00 66th 195 66.2%
2021 67.88 26th 164 84.1%
2022 60.14 52nd 183 71.6%
2023 62.77 47th 187 74.9%
2024 67.39 34th 177 80.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.38 111th 179 38.0%
2022 47.32 120th 182 34.1%
2023 61.21 83rd 185 55.1%
2024 69.42 53rd 183 71.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.75 74th 284 73.9%
2019 79.41 55th 296 81.4%
2021 73.37 62nd 279 77.8%
2022 68.71 79th 292 72.9%
2023 73.66 73rd 303 75.9%
2024 82.57 48th 294 83.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.06 66th 237 72.2%
2019 67.10 50th 252 80.2%
2021 61.23 64th 235 72.8%
2022 62.13 61st 249 75.5%
2023 66.21 59th 253 76.7%
2024 80.72 21st 248 91.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.25 13th 123 89.4%
2019 87.68 11th 139 92.1%
2021 80.06 14th 111 87.4%
2022 89.46 9th 129 93.0%
2023 84.46 16th 141 88.7%
2024 93.23 6th 144 95.8%
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Rank History for White students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.25 41st 250 83.6%
2019 83.17 41st 258 84.1%
2021 76.74 49th 244 79.9%
2022 72.04 63rd 249 74.7%
2023 74.48 58th 260 77.7%
2024 83.31 38th 255 85.1%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle Test Scores
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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, September 19, 2022

Open Quote school sucks especially this one as someone who was very excited to go i am disapointed now to be fair i have had great teachers all the way until 8th all of the 8th green teachers are horrible Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 2, 2019

Open Quote Have had a terrible experience with racism for being white. My daughter was called a cracker, white privileged and threatened every day. She can't hear the teachers from students talking. Teachers have no control. Students vaping in the hallways and skipping classes roaming around the school. Can't get teachers to reply to an email or help her with her needs. Terrible school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 192 103 12 19 1 2 9 0 338
2016 370 207 26 37 1 1 19 0 661
2017 538 315 37 63 3 2 39 0 997
2018 518 359 32 72 3 4 48 0 1036
2019 491 343 23 91 5 3 47 0 1003
2020 478 360 16 107 4 2 48 0 1015
2021 416 371 22 105 4 2 53 0 973
2022 416 380 26 122 4 2 50 0 1000
2023 416 355 28 128 4 2 73 0 1006

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 Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 338 20.0 16.9 31.4
2016 661 38.0 17.3 30.3
2017 997 57.0 17.4 31.1
2018 1036 58.5 17.7 31.5
2019 1003 59.0 17.0 32.4
2020 1015 62.0 16.3 35.2
2021 973 44.2 22.0 43.4
2022 1000 61.4 16.2 45.5
2023 1006 60.5 16.6 58.7

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 Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 338 20.0 16.9 31.4
2016 661 38.0 17.3 30.3
2017 997 57.0 17.4 31.1
2018 1036 58.5 17.7 31.5
2019 1003 59.0 17.0 32.4
2020 1015 62.0 16.3 35.2
2021 973 44.2 22.0 43.4
2022 1000 61.4 16.2 45.5
2023 1006 60.5 16.6 58.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $189 (2.1%) $40 (0.5%) $229 (2.6%) $7,315 (83.1%) $1,261 (14.3%) $8,576 (97.4%) $8,805
2020 $318 (3.4%) $370 (4.0%) $689 (7.4%) $7,564 (81.3%) $1,053 (11.3%) $8,617 (92.6%) $9,306
2021 $491 (5.3%) $371 (4.0%) $862 (9.2%) $7,809 (83.7%) $659 (7.1%) $8,469 (90.8%) $9,331
2022 $1,128 (12.4%) $401 (4.4%) $1,529 (16.9%) $6,923 (76.4%) $611 (6.7%) $7,534 (83.1%) $9,063
2023 $871 (8.7%) $716 (7.2%) $1,586 (15.9%) $7,732 (77.4%) $674 (6.7%) $8,406 (84.1%) $9,993

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 79th of 325 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle)59.454.3
 5.1%
   6th Grade Science (Greenville 01)52.550.5
 2%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle)52.460.4
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)47.158
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle)4841.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)49.146
 3.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle)64.867.8
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)50.955.6
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle)4141.1
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)40.637.2
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle)60.960.9
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)49.257.3
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle)45.629.6
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)41.937.4
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle)96.993.1
 3.8%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Greenville 01)67.975
 7.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10031006
 0.3%
African American343355
 3.5%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian2328
 21.7%
Hispanic91128
 40.7%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White491416
 15.3%
Two or More Races4773
 55.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%58.7%
 26.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle

Students who attend Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle usually go on to attend J. L. Mann High Academy

Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle ranks 51st of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,006 students attended Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle.

Students at Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle are 41% White, 35% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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

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