Sunderland Elementary School

1 Swampfield Drive
Sunderland, MA 01375
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sunderland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunderland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Sunderland Elementary School's student population of 188 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunderland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunderland Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#894 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
37%
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50-54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
65%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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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 Sunderland Elementary School's ranking?
Sunderland Elementary School is ranked #894 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Sunderland Elementary School?
188 students attend Sunderland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sunderland Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunderland Elementary School?
Sunderland Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunderland Elementary School part of?
Sunderland Elementary School is part of Sunderland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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