Of the 332 students who took part in the Math portion of the MCAS, 49.4% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 45.2% met the subject benchmarks and 5.4% exceeded them.
The number of Topsfield Public Schools District students who failed their Math assessments rose by 24.2% from the previous school year.
Topsfield Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Essex County and has a main office in Boxford.
In the 2023-24 school year, 464,292 students took the Math test in Massachusetts with 58% failing the exam, 0.7% 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 did not meet standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Proctor Elementary School | 49.8% |
| Steward Elementary School | 48.8% |
