Of the 2,335 students who took part in the Math portion of the MCAS, 71.3% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 26% met the subject benchmarks and 2.7% exceeded them.
The number of Barnstable Public Schools District students who failed their Math assessments rose by 0.9% from the previous school year.
Barnstable Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Barnstable County and has a main office in Hyannis.
In the 2023-24 school year, 464,292 students took the Math test in Massachusetts with 58% failing the exam, 0.7% 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.
| School Name | Students who did not meet standards (%) |
|---|---|
| Barnstable Community Innovation School | 49.3% |
| Barnstable High School | 76% |
| Barnstable Intermediate School | 74.3% |
| Barnstable United Elementary School | 68.8% |
| Centerville Elementary School | 50.9% |
| Hyannis West Elementary School | 85.4% |
| West Barnstable Elementary School | 70% |
| West Villages Elementary School | 46.1% |
