Test expectations: How many Hampden Charter School of Science East District students failed to meet the Science MCAS expectations in 2023-24 school year?

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By Springfield City Wire

Oct 17, 2025

Of the 147 students who took part in the Science portion of the MCAS, 56.5% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

In comparison, 39.5% met the subject benchmarks and 4.1% exceeded them.

The number of Hampden Charter School of Science East District students who failed their Science assessments fell by 13.5% from the previous school year.

Hampden Charter School of Science East District roughly covers schools within Hampden County and has a main office in Chicopee.

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.

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