Of the 576 students who took part in the Math portion of the MCAS, 70% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 26.6% met the subject benchmarks and 3.5% exceeded them.
The number of Palmer Public School District students who failed their Math assessments fell by 1% from the previous school year.
Palmer Public School District roughly covers schools within Hampden County and has a main office in Palmer.
In the 2023-24 school year, 464,292 students took the Math test in Massachusetts with 58% failing the exam, 0.7% less 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Old Mill Pond School | 65.1% |
| Palmer High School | 72.4% |
