Of the 3,603 students who took part in the MCAS, 24.2% met the testing standard while 3.3% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Methuen Public School District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 0.8% from the previous school year.
Methuen Public School District roughly covers schools within Essex County and has a main office in Methuen.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Grammar School | 26.1% | 4.6% |
| Donald P. Timony Grammar School | 21.4% | 2.5% |
| Marsh Grammar School | 34.1% | 4.9% |
| Methuen High School | 27.2% | 4.7% |
| Tenney Grammar School | 19.7% | 1.8% |
