Of the 153 students who took part in the MCAS, 30.1% met the testing standard while 2% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 22.5% from the previous school year.
Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District roughly covers schools within Hampden County and has a main office in Palmer.
In the 2022-23 school year, 200,905 students took the science test in Massachusetts with 86,558 students passing, 1.5% 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder Vocational Technical School | 30.1% | 2% |
