Sandwich School District

33 Water St
Sandwish, MA 02563
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,522 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 57% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,522 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sandwich School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#119 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
57%
42%
50%
44%
53%
44%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
87%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,746 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,263 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,746
$23,845
Spending / Student
$24,263
$24,602

Best Sandwich School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandwich Middle High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-4900
Gr: 7-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
260 Quaker Mtg Hs Rd
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 833-0111
Gr: 3-6 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Forestdale School
151 Route 130
Forestdale, MA 02644
(508) 477-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sandwich School District?
Sandwich School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,522 students.
What is the rank of Sandwich School District?
Sandwich School District is ranked #118 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandwich School District?
87% of Sandwich School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 $24,263 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,522 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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