Of the 829 students who took part in the MCAS, 51.5% met the testing standard while 21.2% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Hingham Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 3.4% from the previous school year.
Hingham Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Plymouth County and has a main office in Hingham.
In the 2023-24 school year, 199,813 students took the science test in Massachusetts with 88,716 students passing, 2.5% 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.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School | 52.9% | 22.9% |
| Hingham High School | 49.2% | 23.3% |
| Hingham Middle School | 52.6% | 11.8% |
| Plymouth River School | 63.9% | 14.8% |
| South Elementary School | 49.4% | 41.4% |
| Wm. L. Foster Elementary School | 49.2% | 34.4% |
