Serving 301 students in grades 6-8, Sutton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sutton Middle School's student population of 301 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sutton Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sutton Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#780 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
90%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sutton Middle School's ranking?
Sutton Middle School is ranked #780 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Sutton Middle School?
301 students attend Sutton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sutton Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sutton Middle School?
Sutton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sutton Middle School offer ?
Sutton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sutton Middle School part of?
Sutton Middle School is part of Sutton School District.
School Reviews
5 11/25/2016
Very good school, they have very good 8th grade staff. My cousin is in middle school and he loves Mr. Goyette and I have heard that he (mr. goyette) has made the school a much better place
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