Of the 158 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 30.4% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 48.1% met the subject benchmarks and 21.5% exceeded them.
The number of Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District students who failed their Science assessments fell by 2% from the previous school year.
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District roughly covers schools within Middlesex County and has a main office in Lexington.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Minuteman Regional High School | 30.4% |
