Elementary Schools in Orange

There is only one elementary school located in Orange, Massachusetts - Fisher Hill School. This school serves students from grades K-6 and has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, with low academic performance as measured by MCAS test scores. Despite having relatively high per-student spending and a favorable student-teacher ratio, Fisher Hill School struggles to meet the needs of its predominantly white student population, with only 17.28% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 39.17%.

Fisher Hill School's consistently low performance, ranking 783 out of 916 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and 852 out of 928 in the 2022-2023 school year, indicates that it is a low-performing school compared to its peers across the state. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, suggesting that the school is failing to provide a quality education to its students.

While the school has relatively high per-student spending and a favorable student-teacher ratio, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. This suggests that the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school's lack of diversity, with a predominantly white student population, may be a concern, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can have positive impacts on student outcomes.