Fisher School

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Fisher School ranks 73 rd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fisher School is an elementary school located in Arlington, Vermont, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 221 students. The school is part of the Taconic and Green Regional School District #63, which is ranked 40 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key differentiator of Fisher School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.86% to 96.53%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Vermont elementary schools, with a ranking between 73-165 out of 113-187 schools over the past decade, and its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 34.29% in ELA and 5.71% in Math, compared to the state averages of 48.91% and 37.19%, respectively. Fisher School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.58% to 43.07% over the past three years.

Interestingly, Fisher School has seen a decrease in its student population over the past three years, from 221 students in 2022-2023 to 196 students in 2020-2021, and its racial diversity has declined, with the percentage of white students increasing from 93.84% to 96.53% during this period. In comparison, the nearby Dorset Elementary School and Manchester Elementary/Middle School have significantly higher academic performance and school rankings, as well as lower free and reduced lunch rates and more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

504 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250

(802) 375-6409

District: Arlington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73^rd of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,226

Students who attend Fisher School usually attend:

High:

Arlington Memorial

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Hispanic:

5.7%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fisher School ranks worse than 64.6% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (5.7%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fisher School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Fisher School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fisher School is $16,226.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fisher School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fisher School 73^rd of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Fisher School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Arlington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington School District 40^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Fisher School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2006	46.90	103^rd	184	44.0%
2007	62.37	68^th	189	64.0%
2008	55.70	81^st	193	58.0%
2009	60.08	75^th	189	60.3%
2010	53.04	84^th	189	55.6%
2011	27.22	156^th	189	17.5%
2012	37.04	131^st	187	29.9%
2013	38.18	123^rd	187	34.2%
2014	29.64	132^nd	167	21.0%
2015	18.59	165^th	176	6.3%
2016	28.40	140^th	169	17.2%
2017	26.20	142^nd	169	16.0%
2019	22.25	123^rd	138	10.9%
2022	38.94	77^th	133	42.1%
2023	36.22	73^rd	113	35.4%

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Rank History for White students at Fisher School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	22.05	129^th	146	11.6%
2021	49.97	72^nd	147	51.0%
2022	29.49	110^th	145	24.1%
2023	26.26	110^th	133	17.3%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency 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.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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by a parent
Friday, April 17, 2015

This school is so behind in compliance to Federal Law for special education. Leadership has a reactive approach to solving student challenges, rather than a proactive approach. Leadership also prefers punitive remediation for students, which is disappointing. An eloping kindergartner gets a police response on the playground. Children are restrained by uncertified personnel. Bad paraprofessionals are moved amongst special needs child frequently, passing staffing problems on to from child to child rather than taking appropriate action to hire a person with appropriate skills and training qualifications.

The principal and special education director are barely accountable to the superintendent, who is barely accountable to the school board. The school board ignores problems and would prefer to be sucked into an expensive due process situation.

i would not move to Arlington for the schools, especially if your student is not strong academically. The school as a whole is tested with accommodations yet continues to fail to meet adequate yearly progress. After School programming consists of a homework club where two staff members do as little as possible to interact with students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fisher School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	248	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1989	256	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	259
1990	271	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	274
1991	281	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1992	264	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1993	270	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1994	274	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
1995	274	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1996	274	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1997	269	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1998	271	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1999	233	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2000	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2001	198	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2002	187	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2003	187	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2004	164	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	169
2005	143	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	148
2006	131	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	139
2007	127	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	134
2008	134	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	139
2009	132	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	137
2010	164	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	166
2011	168	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	169
2012	157	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	159
2013	191	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	195
2014	196	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	201
2015	215	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	219
2016	192	1	1	0	0	0	3	0	197
2017	201	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	203
2018	213	0	1	0	0	0	6	0	220
2019	194	0	1	0	0	0	6	0	201
2020	205	3	1	0	0	0	2	0	211
2021	195	4	1	0	0	0	2	0	202
2022	198	8	1	0	0	0	4	0	211
2023	203	5	1	9	0	0	3	0	221
2024	188	5	0	12	0	0	4	0	209

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

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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 Fisher School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	250	13.0	19.2	n/a
1989	259	13.0	19.9	n/a
1990	274	13.0	21.0	n/a
1991	283	20.5	13.8	15.2
1992	265	18.9	14.0	n/a
1993	274	18.9	14.5	n/a
1994	277	21.4	12.9	n/a
1995	276	17.1	16.1	10.1
1996	276	17.1	16.1	10.1
1997	270	22.3	12.1	17.4
1998	272	21.5	12.7	n/a
1999	234	21.4	10.9	n/a
2000	218	20.5	10.6	25.7
2001	199	21.1	9.4	20.1
2002	190	19.1	9.9	20
2003	190	19.1	9.9	20
2004	169	17.3	9.8	22
2005	148	10.8	13.7	25.2
2006	139	14.5	9.6	31.2
2007	134	13.0	10.3	44.3
2008	139	14.0	9.9	28.5
2009	137	17.1	8.0	43.1
2010	166	17.9	9.2	52.4
2011	169	18.9	8.9	47.9
2012	159	20.7	7.6	59.7
2013	195	20.1	9.7	55.4
2014	201	20.0	10.0	55.7
2015	219	17.0	12.8	50.7
2016	197	17.0	11.5	47.7
2017	203	17.5	11.6	47.3
2018	220	15.0	14.6	42.7
2019	201	17.5	11.4	45.8
2020	211	19.0	11.1	38.9
2021	202	17.5	11.5	43.1
2022	211	17.5	12.0	39.3
2023	221	15.0	14.7	32.6
2024	209	16.0	13.0	57.4

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 Fisher School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	250	13.0	19.2	n/a
1989	259	13.0	19.9	n/a
1990	274	13.0	21.0	n/a
1991	283	20.5	13.8	15.2
1992	265	18.9	14.0	n/a
1993	274	18.9	14.5	n/a
1994	277	21.4	12.9	n/a
1995	276	17.1	16.1	10.1
1996	276	17.1	16.1	10.1
1997	270	22.3	12.1	17.4
1998	272	21.5	12.7	n/a
1999	234	21.4	10.9	n/a
2000	218	20.5	10.6	25.7
2001	199	21.1	9.4	20.1
2002	190	19.1	9.9	20
2003	190	19.1	9.9	20
2004	169	17.3	9.8	22
2005	148	10.8	13.7	25.2
2006	139	14.5	9.6	31.2
2007	134	13.0	10.3	44.3
2008	139	14.0	9.9	28.5
2009	137	17.1	8.0	43.1
2010	166	17.9	9.2	52.4
2011	169	18.9	8.9	47.9
2012	159	20.7	7.6	59.7
2013	195	20.1	9.7	55.4
2014	201	20.0	10.0	55.7
2015	219	17.0	12.8	50.7
2016	197	17.0	11.5	47.7
2017	203	17.5	11.6	47.3
2018	220	15.0	14.6	42.7
2019	201	17.5	11.4	45.8
2020	211	19.0	11.1	38.9
2021	202	17.5	11.5	43.1
2022	211	17.5	12.0	39.3
2023	221	15.0	14.7	32.6
2024	209	16.0	13.0	57.4

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 Fisher School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$16,226 (100.0%)	$16,226

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fisher School

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 123^rd of 138 Elementary schools	Ranks 73^rd of 113 Elementary schools	24.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fisher School)	40	32.3	7.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	49.5	41.2	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fisher School)	40	32.3	7.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	52.5	43.5	9%
5th Grade Science (Fisher School)	22.2	22.7	0.5%
5th Grade Science (Vermont)	37.2	35.1	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	201	221	10%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	0	9
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	194	203	4.6%
Two or More Races	6	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.8%	32.6%	13.2%

Schools Near Fisher School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)					VTCAP Mathematics (2023)				VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fisher School	Public	PK, KG-5	504 East Arlington Road	Arlington	05250	Bennington County	Arlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 375-6409	209	16	13.0	57.4%	188 (90.0%)	5 (2.4%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	36.2	73^rd of 113 public elementary schools	35.4%		38.9	77^th of 133 public elementary schools	42.1%	4	34.3	50.0	60.0			5.7	30.0	33.3		50.0	$16,226	$00	$16,226
Sunderland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	98 Bear Ridge Road	Arlington	05250	Bennington County	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 375-6100	61	7	9.2	34.4%	57 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.9%)	58.5	42^nd of 113 public elementary schools	62.8%					(n/a)			53.9					38.5		53.9	$12,947	$397	$12,550
Shaftsbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	150 Buck Hill Road	Shaftsbury	05262	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 442-4373	236	20	11.9	63.6%	212 (89.8%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	37.4	69^th of 113 public elementary schools	38.9%		40.7	74^th of 133 public elementary schools	44.4%	5	31.0	64.9	50.0	58.3		20.7	35.1	23.3	41.7	33.3
Manchester Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	80 Memorial Avenue	Manchester Center	05255	Bennington County	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 362-1597	413	37	11.0	53.5%	335 (81.1%)	15 (3.6%)	39 (9.4%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	56.1	44^th of 113 public elementary schools	61.1%		37.8	80^th of 133 public elementary schools	39.8%	36	55.3	54.3			38.2	37.5	37.1				$12,126	$372	$11,754
Dorset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	130 School Drive	Dorset	05251	Bennington County	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 362-2606	184	16	11.5	29.9%	176 (95.7%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	68.6	31^st of 113 public elementary schools	72.6%					(n/a)	52.6	73.3	52.9	66.7		31.6	40.0	52.9	66.7		$13,172	$404	$12,768
Molly Stark School	Public	PK, KG-5	181 Orchard Street	Bennington	05201	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 442-2692	423	23	18.7	84.9%	372 (87.9%)	6 (1.4%)	22 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)								(n/a)						10.2				14.0
Woodford Hollow School	Public	PK, KG-6	995 VT Route 9	Bennington	05201	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 442-4071	28	3	8.2	85.7%	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Monument Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	66 Main Street	Bennington	05201	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 447-7979	155	9	18.2	57.4%	142 (91.6%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)								(n/a)		45.0					10.0
Bennington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	128 Park Street	Bennington	05201	Bennington County	Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District #87	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 442-5256	271	17	15.9	89.3%	234 (86.3%)	8 (3.0%)	8 (3.0%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)								(n/a)										0.0
Wardsboro Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	70 School Road	Wardsboro	05355	Windham County	River Valleys Unified School District #73	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 896-6210	46	4	11.5	39.1%	44 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Fisher School

How many students attend Fisher School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Fisher School.

What schools do graduates of Fisher School attend?

Students who attend Fisher School usually go on to attend:

High : Arlington Memorial

What district is Fisher School in?

Arlington School District

What is the racial makeup of Fisher School?

Students at Fisher School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Is Fisher School a good school?

Fisher School ranks 73^rd of 113 Vermont elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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