Of the 442 students who took part in the MCAS, 43.2% met the testing standard while 6.1% 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 9.9% 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, 464,292 students took the math test in Massachusetts with 195,185 students passing, 0.4% 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School | 43.2% | 6.1% |



