Of the 260 students who took part in the MCAS, 54.2% met the testing standard while 17.3% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Dover Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 4.1% from the previous school year.
Dover Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Norfolk County and has a main office in Dover.
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.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Chickering School | 54.2% | 17.3% |
