Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunderland 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunderland Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sunderland, MA, covering approximately 14.7 square miles. The zone generally allows for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to its edges and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunderland Elementary School's student population of 174 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building dynamic learning communities, one student, one teacher, one family at a time.
School Rankings
Sunderland Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunderland Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
5%
10%
White
67%
51%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunderland Elementary School's ranking?
Sunderland Elementary School is ranked #779 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sunderland Elementary School often compared to?
Sunderland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Conway Grammar, Whately Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sunderland Elementary School?
174 students attend Sunderland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sunderland Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunderland Elementary School?
Sunderland Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunderland Elementary School offer ?
Sunderland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Sunderland Elementary School part of?
Sunderland Elementary School is part of Sunderland School District.
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