Of the 2,072 students who took part in the Math portion of the MCAS, 63.9% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 30.8% met the subject benchmarks and 5.3% exceeded them.
The number of West Springfield Public Schools District students who failed their Math assessments fell by 0.9% from the previous school year.
West Springfield Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Hampden County and has a main office in West Springfield.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| John R. Fausey School | 36% |
| Memorial School | 78% |
| Mittineague School | 50% |
| Philip G. Coburn School | 71.2% |
| Tatham School | 41.4% |
| West Springfield High School | 58% |
| West Springfield Middle School | 73.7% |
