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#995 of 1,793 schools in MA
Fisher Hill School
Elementary School · Orange · Orange, MA
An Orange elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
59 Dexter Street, Orange, MA 01364
- Math 17% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fisher Hill School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Fisher Hill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,244/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,061
Median home value
$226,000
Median rent
$745/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fisher Hill School is listed in Orange; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fisher Hill School
Fisher Hill School is a public elementary school in Orange, MA, part of Orange, serving approximately 523 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #995 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fisher Hill School
What grades does Fisher Hill School serve?
Fisher Hill School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Fisher Hill School?
Fisher Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher Hill School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fisher Hill School rank in MA?
Fisher Hill School ranks #995 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Fisher Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fisher Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fisher Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fisher Hill School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fisher Hill School a charter school?
No, Fisher Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fisher Hill School a Title I school?
No, Fisher Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.9%
- Phone
- (978) 544-6080
- Area population (ZIP 01364)
- 7,668
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01364; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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