Of the 927 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 24.6% scored below proficiency in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 50.1% met the subject benchmarks and 25.4% exceeded them.
The number of Hopkinton Public School District students who failed their Science assessments rose by 10.7% from the previous school year.
Hopkinton Public School District roughly covers schools within Middlesex County and has a main office in Hopkinton.
In the 2022-23 school year, 200,905 students took the Science test in Massachusetts with 56.9% failing the exam, 1.5% more 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Hopkins Elementary School | 24.7% |
| Hopkinton High School | 15.7% |
| Hopkinton Middle School | 31.7% |
