Serving 822 students in grades 7-8, Fishers Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fishers Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fishers Junior High School's student population of 822 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fishers Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fishers Junior High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
11%
13%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Fishers High School (FHS) is Hamilton Southeastern Schools's (Fishers, Indiana) second high school.
- School Awards: The Fishers High School Spellbowl team placed 12th in the state of Indiana after the Indiana Academic Spellbowl on October 16th, 2006.
- The Fishers High School Cross Country team placed seventh in the state of Indiana at the IHSAA cross country state finals.
- Competition Cheerleading won State in 2006.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fishers Junior High School's ranking?
Fishers Junior High School is ranked #261 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Fishers Junior High School often compared to?
Fishers Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School, Riverside Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Fishers Junior High School?
822 students attend Fishers Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fishers Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fishers Junior High School?
Fishers Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fishers Junior High School offer ?
Fishers Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Fishers Junior High School part of?
Fishers Junior High School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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