Of the 62 students who took part in the MCAS, 40.3% met the testing standard while none exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Whately Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 24.2% from the previous school year.
Whately Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Franklin County and has a main office in South Deerfield.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Whately Elementary School | 40.3% | 0% |
