Henry T Wing Elementary School (Closed 2016)

33 Water St Rte 130
Sandwich, MA 02563
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Henry T Wing Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
556 students

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers

Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(14-15)
68%
61%
(14-15)
65%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Showing 2007–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
8%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
10%

Showing 2002–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
94%
51%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
6%
0.12

Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Henry T Wing Elementary School?
556 students attend Henry T Wing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Henry T Wing Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry T Wing Elementary School?
Henry T Wing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry T Wing Elementary School offer ?
Henry T Wing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Henry T Wing Elementary School part of?
Henry T Wing Elementary School is part of Sandwich School District.

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