Of the 1,043 students who took part in the Math portion of the MCAS, 68.6% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 27.6% met the subject benchmarks and 3.8% exceeded them.
The number of Bellingham Public Schools District students who failed their Math assessments rose by 3.5% from the previous school year.
Bellingham Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Norfolk County and has a main office in Bellingham.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Bellingham High School | 70.9% |
| Bellingham Memorial School | 66% |
| Joseph F. DiPietro Elementary School | 70.6% |
| Stall Brook School | 57.1% |
