Of the 420 students who took part in the MCAS, 46.2% met the testing standard while 15.2% 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 7.9% 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, 199,813 students took the science test in Massachusetts with 88,716 students passing, 2.5% more 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School | 46.2% | 15.2% |
