Serving 313 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 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sutton Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Sutton, MA school district, encompassing approximately 34 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest boundary located 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sutton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sutton Middle School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sutton Middle 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 Sutton Middle School is 0.21, 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
#675 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #675 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sutton Middle School often compared to?
Sutton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northbridge Middle School, Webster Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sutton Middle School?
313 students attend Sutton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sutton Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sutton Middle School?
Sutton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sutton Middle School part of?
Sutton Middle School is part of Sutton School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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