Serving 1,139 students in grades 5-8, George Fischer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 1,139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
George Fischer Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Fischer Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
George Fischer Middle School is ranked #2578 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are George Fischer Middle School often compared to?
George Fischer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mahopac Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend George Fischer Middle School?
1,139 students attend George Fischer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of George Fischer Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Fischer Middle School?
George Fischer Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Fischer Middle School offer ?
George Fischer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Fischer Middle School part of?
I was very disappointed at the fact there is no extra help for the 5th graders. I even called the principal's office and received no call back from the principal just a message from the office saying that they can't make the teachers stay to help the kids. I also inquired about a counselor and was told 5th graders don't have counselors. This is not what I expended from a school in an area where the property taxes very high.
- Posted by Parent - mother
44/16/2018
The school has its flaws but I`m not going to be that student who whines over it. I say it is an average school and handles situations like any other school would.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous Person
13/10/2018
They have to much work and no good ideas for games in gym.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Candy cane chicken
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 1,139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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