Sanders Street Elementary School serves 128 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
128 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-49%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
18%
24%
Black
n/a
10%
White
76%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Sanders Street Elementary School?
128 students attend Sanders Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sanders Street Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanders Street Elementary School?
Sanders Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sanders Street Elementary School offer ?
Sanders Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Sanders Street Elementary School part of?
Sanders Street Elementary School is part of Athol-Royalston School District.
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