Of the 137 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 49.6% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 42.3% met the subject benchmarks and 8% exceeded them.
The number of Norfolk Public Schools District students who failed their Science assessments rose by 19.3% from the previous school year.
Norfolk Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Norfolk County and has a main office in Norfolk.
In the 2023-24 school year, 199,813 students took the Science test in Massachusetts with 55.6% failing the exam, 2.8% 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Freeman-Kennedy School | 49.3% |
