Of the 1,508 students who took part in the MCAS, 28.2% met the testing standard while 3.2% 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 grew by 2.6% 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, 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Grammar School | 28.4% | 4.8% |
| Donald P. Timony Grammar School | 17.6% | 1.5% |
| Marsh Grammar School | 33.5% | 1.4% |
| Methuen High School | 37.1% | 5.1% |
| Tenney Grammar School | 25.3% | 2.3% |
