Of the 882 students who took part in the MCAS, 35.1% met the testing standard while 4% 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 fell by 7.3% from the previous school year.
Ayer Shirley School District roughly covers schools within Middlesex County and has a main office in Ayer.
In the 2023-24 school year, 464,292 students took the math test in Massachusetts with 195,185 students passing, 0.4% 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ayer Shirley Regional High School | 39.6% | 8.9% |
| Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School | 32.7% | 2.1% |
| Lura A. White Elementary School | 39.6% | 6.5% |
| Page Hilltop Elementary School | 37.2% | 3.4% |
