Of the 495 students who took part in the MCAS, 22.4% met the testing standard while 1.8% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Gill-Montague Regional School District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 7% from the previous school year.
Gill-Montague Regional School District roughly covers schools within Franklin County and has a main office in Turners Falls.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gill Elementary School | 44.8% | 7.5% |
| Great Falls Middle School | 11.5% | 0.4% |
| Sheffield Elementary School | 21.3% | 1.5% |
| Turners Fall High School | 52.3% | 0% |
