Of the 226 students who took part in the MCAS, 30.5% met the testing standard while 5.8% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Southampton Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 24.8% from the previous school year.
Southampton Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Hampshire County and has a main office in Westhampton.
In the 2023-24 school year, 464,640 students took the English Language Arts test in Massachusetts with 194,364 students passing, 7% less than the year before.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| William E. Norris School | 30.5% | 5.8% |



