Of the 905 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 55.5% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 34.7% met the subject benchmarks and 9.8% exceeded them.
The number of Woburn Public Schools District students who failed their Science assessments fell by 1.2% from the previous school year.
Woburn Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Middlesex County and has a main office in Woburn.
In the 2023-24 school year, 199,813 students took the Science test in Massachusetts with 55.6% failing the exam, 2.8% 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 did not meet standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Clyde Reeves School | 25.5% |
| Daniel L. Joyce Middle School | 66.5% |
| Goodyear Elementary School | 66.7% |
| Hurld-Wyman Elementary School | 48.1% |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | 66.7% |
| Linscott-Rumford School | 43.3% |
| Malcolm White School | 58.9% |
| Mary D. Altavesta School | 38.5% |
| Shamrock School | 78.8% |
| Woburn Memorial High School | 43% |
