Of the 939 students who took part in the Math portion of the MCAS, 47.9% scored below proficiency in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
In comparison, 46.5% met the subject benchmarks and 5.5% exceeded them.
The number of Fairhaven Public Schools District students who failed their Math assessments fell by 7% from the previous school year.
Fairhaven Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Bristol County and has a main office in Fairhaven.
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 (%) |
|---|---|
| East Fairhaven School | 51.8% |
| Fairhaven High School | 41.7% |
| Hastings Middle School | 51.6% |
| Leroy Wood School | 38.7% |
