BOSTON (WWLP) - The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) scores for 2025 have been released, revealing a decline in student performance across the state.

This is the first set of MCAS results since the 2024 ballot question that removed the MCAS standardized testing as a high school graduation requirement.

Despite this change, Massachusetts students continue to take the test to assess their academic progress. The 2025 results for 10th graders show a 6% decrease in English Language Arts (ELA) scores and a 3% decrease in math scores compared to 2024. Additionally, the scores have dropped even further compared to 2019 levels.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the decline in scores may be attributed to the recent change in

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