Of the 381 students who took part in the MCAS, 27.8% met the testing standard while 5% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Gateway Regional School District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 3.8% from the previous school year.
Gateway Regional School District roughly covers schools within Hampshire County and has a main office in Huntington.
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.
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 met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Elementary School | 39.4% | 9.1% |
| Gateway Regional High School | 47.1% | 8.8% |
| Gateway Regional Middle School | 20.8% | 4.4% |
| Littleville Elementary School | 29.6% | 2.6% |
