Of the 58 students who took part in the MCAS, 50% met the testing standard while 15.5% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Southampton Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 22.6% from the previous school year.
Southampton Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Hampshire County and has a main office in Westhampton.
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.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| William E. Norris School | 50% | 15.5% |



