Of the 277 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 50.5% scored below proficiency in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 42.6% met the subject benchmarks and 6.9% exceeded them.
The number of Millis Public Schools District students who failed their Science assessments rose by 28.4% from the previous school year.
Millis Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Norfolk County and has a main office in Millis.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Clyde F. Brown School | 48% |
| Millis High School | 45.1% |
| Millis Middle School | 55.6% |
