Serving 393 students in grades 7-8, Sandwich Stem Academy 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 was 30% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
89%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Sandwich Stem Academy?
393 students attend Sandwich Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sandwich Stem Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandwich Stem Academy?
Sandwich Stem Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sandwich Stem Academy offer ?
Sandwich Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandwich Stem Academy part of?
Sandwich Stem Academy is part of Sandwich School District.
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