Sunderland Elementary School

1 Swampfield Drive
Sunderland, MA 01375
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 177 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 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 177 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sunderland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunderland Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#877 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunderland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunderland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sunderland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
24%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
69%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunderland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunderland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #877 out of 1,631 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, Conway Grammar, Whately Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sunderland Elementary School?
177 students attend Sunderland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sunderland Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunderland Elementary School?
Sunderland Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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