Of the 605 students who took part in the MCAS, 35.7% met the testing standard while 4.5% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Gloucester Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 23.4% from the previous school year.
Gloucester Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Essex County and has a main office in Gloucester.
In the 2023-24 school year, 199,813 students took the science test in Massachusetts with 88,716 students passing, 2.5% more 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Beeman Memorial School | 42.6% | 2.1% |
| Gloucester High School | 27.1% | 10.2% |
| Plum Cove School | 59.5% | 8.1% |
| Ralph B. O’Maley Middle School | 34.3% | 2.4% |
| West Parish School | 61.1% | 1.9% |
