FISHER MAGNET LOWER ACADEMY

Fisher Magnet Lower Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 546 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Fisher Magnet Lower Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Fisher Magnet Lower Academy, located on East State Fair Street in Detroit, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Detroit Public Schools Community District. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer specialized programming and a focused curriculum aimed at providing students with enhanced academic opportunities, often with a particular emphasis on rigorous standards and targeted enrichment activities intended to prepare young learners for long-term academic success.

The school operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive community environment that balances core academic subjects—such as literacy and mathematics—with a culture that encourages student engagement and development. By functioning as a "Lower Academy," the school focuses on the critical developmental years of early childhood and elementary education, aiming to build a strong educational baseline that facilitates a smooth transition into upper-level magnet programs or middle school environments.

For more information, contact Fisher Magnet Lower Academy at (313) 642-4854 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.