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Fishers Junior High School

13257 Cumberland Rd, Fishers, IN 46038Hamilton Southeastern Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
863
Students
Total enrolled
$13,097
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 863 students in grades 07–08 in Fishers, Indiana.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,097 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Fishers Junior High School is a large middle in Fishers, Indiana, serving grades 07–08 with 863 students. The district invests $13,097 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Fishers Junior High School

863
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
28%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution457 male · 406 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility28%
National avg 52% · 242 students
Student Composition
9%
64%
10%
11%
Asian9%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black11%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 181065001245

Academic Outcomes at Fishers Junior High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 83th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46038

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,097Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,097
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,763
Student Support$2,488
Administration$1,572
Operations$1,965
Other$1,310
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,097 spent per student, an estimated $5,802 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
39%
State government
55.1%
Local (property tax)
39.3%
Federal programs
5.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Southeastern Elementary SchoolBrooks School ElementaryGeist Elementary SchoolThorpe Creek Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Hamilton SE Int and Jr High SchFall Creek Junior HighRiverside Junior HighRiverside Intermediate School
+2 more
↓
High School
Fishers High SchoolHamilton Southeastern HS
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyHamilton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHamilton Southeastern Schools →
Phone: (317)594-4150
NCES ID: 181065001245
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fishers seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hamilton Southeastern Schools
High
Fishers High School
3,674 students · 09–12
● 51 opp22% FRL
High
Hamilton Southeastern HS
3,450 students · 09–12
15% FRL
Mid
Hamilton SE Int and Jr High Sch
1,269 students · 05–08
13% FRL
Mid
Fall Creek Junior High
1,002 students · 07–08
14% FRL
Mid
Riverside Junior High
895 students · 07–08
● 51 opp25% FRL
Mid
Riverside Intermediate School
866 students · 05–06
● 51 opp23% FRL
Mid
Fall Creek Intermediate School
865 students · 05–06
13% FRL
Mid
Sand Creek Intermediate School
826 students · 05–06
● 51 opp27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
13257 Cumberland Rd, Fishers, IN 46038
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.