Of the 886 students who took part in the MCAS, 38.4% met the testing standard while 3.6% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Ayer Shirley School District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 7.2% from the previous school year.
Ayer Shirley School District roughly covers schools within Middlesex County and has a main office in Ayer.
In the 2022-23 school year, 467,110 students took the math test in Massachusetts with 196,011 students passing, 3.3% 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ayer Shirley Regional High School | 45.7% | 3.4% |
| Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School | 34.1% | 3.9% |
| Lura A. White Elementary School | 36.4% | 3.3% |
| Page Hilltop Elementary School | 43.3% | 3% |
