Of the 1,979 students who took part in the MCAS, 54.2% met the testing standard while 18.4% 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 was unchanged 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, 464,292 students took the math test in Massachusetts with 195,185 students passing, 0.4% 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 met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School | 57.4% | 15.3% |
| Hingham High School | 49.8% | 26.7% |
| Hingham Middle School | 53.7% | 14.7% |
| Plymouth River School | 52.7% | 31.7% |
| South Elementary School | 60.8% | 16.7% |
| Wm. L. Foster Elementary School | 56.2% | 17.9% |


