Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded science MCAS expectations in Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools District in 2023-24 school year?

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Nov 17, 2025
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Of the 372 students who took part in the MCAS, 41.1% met the testing standard while 15.6% 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 16.6% 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, 199,813 students took the science test in Massachusetts with 88,716 students passing, 2.5% more 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.

Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools Proficiency Level in Science Over the Years
Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools District Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2023-24 School Year
School Name Students who met standards (%) Students who exceed standards (%)
Amherst Regional High School 43.8% 22.9%
Amherst Regional Middle School 38% 7.4%

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