Of the 585 students who took part in the MCAS, 26.8% met the testing standard while 3.6% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Palmer Public School District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 2.9% from the previous school year.
Palmer Public School District roughly covers schools within Hampden County and has a main office in Palmer.
In the 2022-23 school year, 467,110 students took the math test in Massachusetts with 196,011 students passing, 3.3% more 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 met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Pond School | 27.2% | 3.5% |
| Palmer High School | 27.7% | 3.9% |
