Of the 265 students who took part in the MCAS, 42.6% met the testing standard while 9.1% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Up-Island Regional School District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 6.2% from the previous school year.
Up-Island Regional School District roughly covers schools within Dukes County and has a main office in Vineyard Haven.
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.
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.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Chilmark Elementary School | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| West Tisbury Elementary School | 43.4% | 8.4% |
