Elementary Schools in Orange

The town of Orange, Massachusetts has only one elementary school, the Fisher Hill School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 523 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, its academic performance is consistently well below state standards across all grade levels and subject areas.

The Fisher Hill School has struggled to meet state benchmarks, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Massachusetts elementary schools in recent years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from just 8.33% (5th grade) to 22.62% (3rd grade), compared to state averages of 38.37% to 42.48%. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state, with only 14.08% (5th grade) to 25.3% (3rd grade) of students meeting or exceeding standards, compared to state averages of 39.93% to 43.5%. The school's Science proficiency rates were also below the state average, with just 30.99% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 45.83% for 5th grade.

These findings suggest that the Fisher Hill School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its students and meeting the academic needs of the community. While the school has access to additional resources, such as a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, these factors alone have not translated into improved student outcomes. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to help the school address its performance gaps and better align with state standards.