Orleans School District
School District · Orleans, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
142
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
142
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$44,600
+$23,229 vs Massachusetts median
District size
142 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
Top-Rated Schools in Orleans
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orleans Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Orleans
Orleans is a Orleans, Massachusetts school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 142 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.8:1. District-level spending was $44,600 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Orleans is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Orleans Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Orleans students show an average math proficiency of 62.9% and ELA proficiency of 70.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
District Map
Schools in Orleans, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Orleans with test data.
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Orleans
- Total Enrollment
- 142
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- District spending per student
- $44,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Orleans?
Orleans has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Orleans?
The average composite rating for Orleans is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Orleans?
Orleans's district-level spending was $44,600 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orleans?
The average student-teacher ratio in Orleans is 6.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Orleans?
Orleans Elementary is the highest-rated school in Orleans with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Orleans?
Across schools in Orleans with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Orleans with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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