Of the 75 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 65.3% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 30.7% met the subject benchmarks and 4% exceeded them.
The number of Orange School District students who failed their Science assessments fell by 12.5% from the previous school year.
Orange School District roughly covers schools within Franklin County and has a main office in Orange.
In the 2023-24 school year, 199,813 students took the Science test in Massachusetts with 55.6% failing the exam, 2.8% less than the year before.
According to a 2025 analysis from WalletHub, Massachusetts education system was considered the best in the nation, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School Name | Students who did not meet standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Dexter Park School | 65.3% |
