Of the 568 students who took part in the MCAS, 35.7% met the testing standard while 14.4% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 4.4% from the previous school year.
Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Hampshire County and has a main office in Amherst.
In the 2023-24 school year, 464,292 students took the math test in Massachusetts with 195,185 students passing, 0.4% 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst Regional High School | 42.6% | 20.4% |
| Amherst Regional Middle School | 32.8% | 11.4% |
