Sandwich School District

33 Water St
Sandwish, MA 02563
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sandwich School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,288 students in Sandwich School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Sandwich School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
2,288 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Sandwich School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#136 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Sandwich  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sandwich  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sandwich  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sandwich  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Sandwich  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.63
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
56 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
2%
7%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
23%
# Black Students
29 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
2,052 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
90%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
76
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
151
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
180
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
169
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
191
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
177
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
143
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
3
1,679

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,073 is higher than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,744 is higher than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Sandwich  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$61 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Sandwich  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,073
$23,991
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Sandwich  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,744
$24,753
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Sandwich  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sandwich School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandwich High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 611 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
260 Quaker Mtg Hs Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 833-0111
Grades: 3-6
| 737 students
Rank: #33.
Sandwich Stem Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Grades: 7-8
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
Forestdale School
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Grades: PK-2
| 547 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sandwich School District?
Sandwich School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,288 students.
What is the rank of Sandwich School District?
Sandwich School District is ranked #119 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sandwich School District?
90% of Sandwich School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sandwich School District?
Sandwich School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Sandwich School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,744 is higher than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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