Of the 279 students who took part in the Math portion of the MCAS, 71.7% scored below proficiency in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 25.8% met the subject benchmarks and 2.5% exceeded them.
The number of Edgartown School District students who failed their Math assessments rose by 16.3% from the previous school year.
Edgartown School District roughly covers schools within Dukes County and has a main office in Vineyard Haven.
In the 2022-23 school year, 467,110 students took the Math test in Massachusetts with 58% failing the exam, 2.2% 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 (%) |
|---|---|
| Edgartown Elementary School | 71.7% |
