Of the 953 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 73.1% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 24% met the subject benchmarks and 2.8% exceeded them.
The number of Marlborough Public Schools District students who failed their Science assessments fell by 1.7% from the previous school year.
Marlborough Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Middlesex County and has a main office in Marlborough.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lt. Charles W. Whitcomb School | 80.1% |
| Charles Jaworek School | 69.5% |
| Francis J. Kane School | 57.3% |
| Goodnow Brothers Elementary School | 68.3% |
| Marlborough High School | 74.4% |
| Richer School | 64.9% |
