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Sanderson Academy

Summary:

Sanderson Academy is an elementary school located in Ashfield, MA, serving 139 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Mohawk Trail District, which is ranked 284 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sanderson Academy's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally higher than the Mohawk Trail District and the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 45.61% of Sanderson Academy students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 30.47% for the Mohawk Trail District and 39.17% for the state. The school's statewide ranking among Massachusetts elementary schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 216 out of 926 schools (4 stars) in 2013-2014 to 582 out of 936 schools (2 stars) in 2020-2021. Its current ranking for 2023-2024 is 459 out of 916 schools (3 stars).

Sanderson Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.96% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Whately Elementary, Newton School, and R. H. Conwell. The school's performance for specific student groups, such as male students and white students, is generally lower than the overall school performance, indicating the need to address any underlying equity issues and ensure that all students are receiving the support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 808 Cape Street
       Ashfield, MA  01330-9500

(413) 628-4404

District: Mohawk Trail

SchoolDigger Rank:
459th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,439 Help


Students who attend Sanderson Academy usually attend:

High:    Mohawk Trail Regional School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  138

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
African American:
2.9%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Compare Details Sanderson Academy ranks worse than 50.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Mohawk Trail School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), African American (2.9%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanderson Academy is 13.3. 1 elementary schools in the Mohawk Trail School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanderson Academy is $25,439. 1 elementary schools in the Mohawk Trail School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sanderson Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanderson Academy 459th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Sanderson Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mohawk Trail:

SchoolDigger ranks Mohawk Trail 284th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sanderson Academy

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Rank History for all students at Sanderson Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.79 387th 884 56.2%
2004 40.66 563rd 882 36.2%
2005 37.83 582nd 887 34.4%
2006 38.95 605th 911 33.6%
2007 59.97 405th 911 55.5%
2008 74.58 236th 908 74.0%
2009 82.36 135th 909 85.1%
2010 83.87 130th 920 85.9%
2011 78.53 199th 924 78.5%
2012 71.13 288th 930 69.0%
2013 59.56 414th 928 55.4%
2014 75.84 216th 926 76.7%
2015 66.22 322nd 914 64.8%
2016 51.46 493rd 932 47.1%
2017 66.20 317th 938 66.2%
2018 41.12 579th 934 38.0%
2019 41.76 584th 942 38.0%
2021 38.89 582nd 936 37.8%
2022 40.46 559th 932 40.0%
2023 57.58 403rd 928 56.6%
2024 51.32 459th 916 49.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Sanderson Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.16 614th 898 31.6%
2023 32.73 621st 896 30.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Sanderson Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.96 576th 925 37.7%
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Rank History for White students at Sanderson Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.51 619th 772 19.8%
2019 29.70 608th 780 22.1%
2021 19.62 664th 765 13.2%
2022 23.78 636th 764 16.8%
2023 44.69 438th 762 42.5%
2024 36.31 519th 753 31.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Sanderson Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 245 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1996 245 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1997 247 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1998 255 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1999 212 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2000 252 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2001 203 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2002 179 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2003 179 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2004 174 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2005 152 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2006 147 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2007 138 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2008 129 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2009 127 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 133
2010 127 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 133
2011 115 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 122
2012 114 0 2 5 0 0 3 0 124
2013 110 0 2 2 0 0 3 0 117
2014 102 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 106
2015 122 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 125
2016 141 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 149
2017 133 0 1 4 1 1 3 0 143
2018 146 0 0 6 2 1 4 0 159
2019 148 0 0 6 1 1 3 0 159
2020 145 0 0 6 0 1 3 0 155
2021 124 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 130
2022 123 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 126
2023 132 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 139
2024 131 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 138

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sanderson Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 245 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 245 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 247 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 256 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 215 n/a 0.0 0
2000 252 n/a 0.0 12.7
2001 206 n/a 0.0 16
2002 182 n/a n/a 13.7
2003 182 n/a n/a 13.7
2004 177 14.3 12.4 22
2005 158 13.8 11.4 24.7
2006 150 13.7 10.9 20
2007 145 12.0 12.1 31.7
2008 135 12.0 11.3 28.9
2009 133 12.3 10.8 28.6
2010 133 13.6 9.7 32.3
2011 122 12.7 9.5 31.1
2012 124 10.4 11.8 31.5
2013 117 11.5 10.1 26.5
2014 106 10.8 9.7 24.5
2015 125 7.0 17.8 20
2016 149 7.0 21.2 n/a
2017 143 9.3 15.2 n/a
2018 159 13.4 11.8 n/a
2019 159 14.9 10.6 n/a
2020 155 13.9 11.0 n/a
2021 130 11.5 11.2 n/a
2022 126 11.0 11.3 n/a
2023 139 9.8 14.1 n/a
2024 138 10.3 13.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sanderson Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 245 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 245 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 247 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 256 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 215 n/a 0.0 0
2000 252 n/a 0.0 12.7
2001 206 n/a 0.0 16
2002 182 n/a n/a 13.7
2003 182 n/a n/a 13.7
2004 177 14.3 12.4 22
2005 158 13.8 11.4 24.7
2006 150 13.7 10.9 20
2007 145 12.0 12.1 31.7
2008 135 12.0 11.3 28.9
2009 133 12.3 10.8 28.6
2010 133 13.6 9.7 32.3
2011 122 12.7 9.5 31.1
2012 124 10.4 11.8 31.5
2013 117 11.5 10.1 26.5
2014 106 10.8 9.7 24.5
2015 125 7.0 17.8 20
2016 149 7.0 21.2 n/a
2017 143 9.3 15.2 n/a
2018 159 13.4 11.8 n/a
2019 159 14.9 10.6 n/a
2020 155 13.9 11.0 n/a
2021 130 11.5 11.2 n/a
2022 126 11.0 11.3 n/a
2023 139 9.8 14.1 n/a
2024 138 10.3 13.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sanderson Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $647 (3.1%) $19,908 (96.9%) $20,555
2020 $858 (4.0%) $20,821 (96.0%) $21,679
2021 $1,291 (5.1%) $24,148 (94.9%) $25,439

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanderson Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 584th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 403rd of 928 Elementary schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanderson Academy)9180
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)5456.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sanderson Academy)4537.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)4629
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941.1
 7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanderson Academy)4750
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)4738.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sanderson Academy)5328.6
 24.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)5326.1
 26.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanderson Academy)4542.9
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)5040.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sanderson Academy)2728.6
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)3724
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Sanderson Academy)3670
 34%
   5th Grade Science (Mohawk Trail)5448.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sanderson Academy)4347.1
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)5844.1
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sanderson Academy)4341.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)4427.9
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanderson Academy)5551.6
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)5038.1
 11.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Sanderson Academy)4437.7
 6.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)3926.7
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Sanderson Academy)3670
 34%
   All Grades Science (Mohawk Trail)4745.9
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students159139
 12.6%
African American02
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic64
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White148132
 10.8%
Two or More Races30
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanderson Academy

In the 2023-24 school year, 138 students attended Sanderson Academy.

Students at Sanderson Academy are 95% White, 3% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Sanderson Academy ranks 459th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sanderson Academy usually go on to attend:

High : Mohawk Trail Regional School


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