Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded science MCAS expectations in Conway Grammar School in 2023-24 school year?

Of the 18 students of Conway Grammar School who took part in the science portion of the MCAS in the 2023-24 school year, eight met the testing standard (44.4%), while one exceeded expectations (5.6%), according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The students' overall success rate in the subject dropped by 13.2% in the 2023-24 school year from the previous school year.

Conway Public Schools District, which Conway Grammar School is part of, reached an average proficiency rate of 50% in science during the 2023-24 school year.

Meanwhile, 39% of Conway Grammar School students hit the ELA benchmarks, and 57.3% were considered proficient in math.

At the time, 199,813 students took the science test in Massachusetts, with 88,716 students passing (44.4%) — 1.3% more 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.

Subject	Number of Students Tested	Number of Students Passing	Proficiency Rate (%)	Change from Previous Year (%)
Math	82	47	57.3%	2.8%
ELA	82	32	39%	-16.8%
Science	18	9	50%	-13.2%