Of the 1,780 students who took part in the MCAS, 33% met the testing standard while 5.6% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Stoughton Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 6.5% from the previous school year.
Stoughton Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Norfolk County and has a main office in Stoughton.
In the 2023-24 school year, 464,640 students took the English Language Arts test in Massachusetts with 194,364 students passing, 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 met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Hansen Elementary School | 30.2% | 3.4% |
| Joseph H. Gibbons School | 26.1% | 4% |
| Joseph R. Dawe Junior Elementary School | 43.4% | 4.2% |
| O’Donnell Middle School | 27.7% | 4.2% |
| Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School | 38.9% | 10.2% |
| South Elementary School | 38.7% | 7.7% |
| Stoughton High School | 50.2% | 11.6% |
