Of the 250 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 81.6% scored below proficiency in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 17.2% met the subject benchmarks and 1.2% exceeded them.
The number of North Adams Public Schools District students who failed their Science assessments rose by 8.5% from the previous school year.
North Adams Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Berkshire County and has a main office in North Adams.
In the 2022-23 school year, 200,905 students took the Science test in Massachusetts with 56.9% failing the exam, 1.5% more 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 did not meet standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Brayton School | 85.7% |
| Colegrove Park Elementary School | 73.9% |
| Drury High School | 83.2% |
| Greylock School | 71.4% |
