Test expectations: How many Springfield International Charter District students failed to meet the Science MCAS expectations in 2023-24 school year?

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By Springfield City Wire

Oct 30, 2025

Of the 326 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 80.7% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

In comparison, 18.1% met the subject benchmarks and 1.2% exceeded them.

The number of Springfield International Charter District students who failed their Science assessments fell by 17% from the previous school year.

Springfield International Charter District roughly covers schools within Hampden County and has a main office in Springfield.

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.

According to a 2025 analysis from WalletHub, Massachusetts education system was considered the best in the nation, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.

Springfield International Charter District's Students Proficiency in Science Over 5 Years