The top reported proficiency rate is 27% in Science. The lowest is 21% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Fisher Elementary School
Fisher Elementary School sits in Redford Township, an inner-ring suburb of Detroit, and serves children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the South Redford School District. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and its enrollment is modest for its grade band. The student body is predominantly Black, with smaller Hispanic, white, and multiracial populations. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which reflects the broader economic character of the surrounding community.
Redford Township itself is a car-dependent place with a postwar suburban texture. There is no traditional walkable downtown. Civic life clusters around the town hall complex and the Redford Marquee amphitheater on Six Mile Road, with parks, a district library, and seasonal festivals serving as gathering points. Major arteries like Telegraph Road, Grand River Avenue, and Eight Mile Road connect residents to the wider metro Detroit area. The township has undergone considerable demographic change over the past two decades, shifting from a largely white community to a racially diverse one with a growing Black population. Home values in the surrounding zip code are well below both state and national benchmarks, making this one of the more affordable corners of Wayne County for families looking to buy. Rents are also moderate. The housing market here has seen modest recent price appreciation, and homes tend to move at a moderate pace.
On Michigan's M-STEP assessments, Fisher's results paint a mixed picture. In math, proficiency rates across third, fourth, and fifth grades sit below what most parents would hope to see, with the strongest showing in fourth grade and the weakest in third. English language arts follows a similar pattern at the lower grades, though fifth-grade ELA results stand out as a relative bright spot, with a meaningfully higher share of students reaching proficiency. Fifth-grade science and social studies results land in a middling range. Taken together, Fisher's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it above the midpoint among Wayne County districts, which is a reasonably solid standing given the county's wide variation. That said, the school's absolute proficiency levels in the early grades are a soft spot, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school, particularly around early literacy and numeracy support.
The data does not include multi-year trend information, so it is hard to say whether these results represent improvement, decline, or stability. Participation rates were not reported. Information on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available in the data provided. Chronic absenteeism figures were also missing. These gaps mean the picture of student support and engagement is incomplete.
The broader South Redford School District has invested in several initiatives that families at Fisher may eventually benefit from as their children move up. The district recently opened an Innovation Center housing its EDGE Program, which offers hands-on career and technical education in areas like culinary arts, automotive technology, welding, and health occupations at the high school level. For younger students, the district established a tuition-free, full-time preschool focused on early literacy and school readiness, described as one of the few district-run programs of its kind in Wayne County. The district also introduced specialized academic pathways for grades six through twelve, including an honors track called Eagle Scholars and the SOAR Academic Institute, which blends online learning with personal support for students who need more flexibility.
For a family considering Fisher, the school offers a community-rooted public education in an affordable, diverse suburb. The academic results are uneven but not out of step with the local context, and the district appears to be building pathways that could serve students well as they progress. The missing data on special populations and attendance is worth asking about directly. What is clear is that Fisher operates within a district actively adding programs and a township with solid civic infrastructure, even if it lacks the walkable charm some families seek.
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