Of the 441 students who took part in the MCAS, 55.8% met the testing standard while 17.7% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 8.5% from the previous school year.
Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District roughly covers schools within Essex County and has a main office in Hathorne.
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.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School | 55.8% | 17.7% |
