Of the 386 students who took part in the MCAS, 41.7% met the testing standard while 13% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Middleton School District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 7% from the previous school year.
Middleton School District roughly covers schools within Essex County and has a main office in Boxford.
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Howe-Manning School | 42.4% | 13.3% |
