Of the 586 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 40.1% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 48.1% met the subject benchmarks and 11.8% exceeded them.
The number of East Longmeadow Public Schools District students who failed their Science assessments fell by 17% from the previous school year.
East Longmeadow Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Hampden County and has a main office in East Longmeadow.
In the 2023-24 school year, 199,813 students took the Science test in Massachusetts with 55.6% failing the exam, 2.8% 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 did not meet standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Birchland Park School | 50.7% |
| East Longmeadow High School | 29.4% |
| Mapleshade School | 40.8% |
| Mountain View School | 34.1% |
