Of the 333 students who took part in the MCAS, 45.6% met the testing standard while 6.9% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Topsfield Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 21.2% 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, 464,640 students took the English Language Arts test in Massachusetts with 194,364 students passing, 7% 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Proctor Elementary School | 43.5% | 6% |
| Steward Elementary School | 53.7% | 9.8% |
