Serving 928 students in grades 7-12, Sandwich Middle High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandwich Middle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Sandwich Middle High School's student population of 928 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandwich Middle High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandwich Middle High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#134 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
90%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
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 Sandwich Middle High School's ranking?
Sandwich Middle High School is ranked #134 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sandwich Middle High School often compared to?
Sandwich Middle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth High School, Barnstable High School, Bourne High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandwich Middle High School?
The graduation rate of Sandwich Middle High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Sandwich Middle High School?
928 students attend Sandwich Middle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sandwich Middle High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandwich Middle High School?
Sandwich Middle High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sandwich Middle High School offer ?
Sandwich Middle High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandwich Middle High School part of?
Sandwich Middle High School is part of Sandwich School District.
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