Sunderland Elementary

Summary:

Sunderland Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Sunderland, MA, with 177 students. The school is part of the Sunderland school district, which is ranked 175 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sunderland Elementary has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state average on the MCAS Next Generation assessments. In 2023-2024, the school outperformed the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but underperformed in Science. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with periods of higher and lower proficiency rates compared to the state. Sunderland Elementary has seen varying performance among different student subgroups, with female students generally outperforming male students and White students performing relatively lower compared to the state.

While Sunderland Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby schools, such as Hadley Elementary, Pelham Elementary, and Whately Elementary, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Shutesbury Elementary and Conway Grammar, which have consistently outperformed the state average and ranked in the top half of Massachusetts elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1 Swampfield Drive
       Sunderland, MA  01375


(413) 665-1151

District: Sunderland

SchoolDigger Rank:
401st of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,483 Help


Students who attend Sunderland Elementary usually attend:

High:    Frontier Regional

Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.1%
Hispanic:
13.1%
Asian:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.2% Help


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Compare Details Sunderland Elementary ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Teachers
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunderland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunderland Elementary 401st of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Sunderland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sunderland:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunderland 175th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunderland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sunderland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.50 86th 884 90.3%
2004 83.35 134th 882 84.8%
2005 80.61 168th 887 81.1%
2006 62.02 361st 911 60.4%
2007 62.11 383rd 911 58.0%
2008 55.14 439th 908 51.7%
2009 61.98 373rd 909 59.0%
2010 55.03 455th 920 50.5%
2011 58.17 424th 924 54.1%
2012 73.70 253rd 930 72.8%
2013 74.08 245th 928 73.6%
2014 76.77 204th 926 78.0%
2015 70.29 279th 914 69.5%
2016 51.55 492nd 932 47.2%
2017 67.55 299th 938 68.1%
2018 52.79 477th 934 48.9%
2019 60.80 375th 942 60.2%
2021 49.57 487th 936 48.0%
2022 47.12 495th 932 46.9%
2023 57.60 402nd 928 56.7%
2024 57.20 401st 916 56.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunderland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.99 268th 886 69.8%
2019 52.42 406th 896 54.7%
2021 25.14 722nd 894 19.2%
2022 31.15 662nd 905 26.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunderland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.19 424th 685 38.1%
2019 54.39 301st 700 57.0%
2021 36.45 464th 705 34.2%
2022 36.16 526th 772 31.9%
2023 13.42 720th 757 4.9%
2024 44.55 411th 760 45.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunderland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.94 511th 893 42.8%
2019 62.52 337th 902 62.6%
2021 61.10 347th 898 61.4%
2022 57.68 387th 901 57.0%
2023 62.58 339th 887 61.8%
2024 71.88 241st 886 72.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunderland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.94 422nd 898 53.0%
2019 62.82 335th 907 63.1%
2021 38.19 561st 904 37.9%
2022 36.22 583rd 908 35.8%
2023 51.53 434th 896 51.6%
2024 45.41 492nd 891 44.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Sunderland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.68 440th 925 52.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sunderland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.57 360th 772 53.4%
2019 57.10 339th 780 56.5%
2021 45.57 428th 765 44.1%
2022 39.62 494th 764 35.3%
2023 43.59 449th 762 41.1%
2024 31.35 567th 753 24.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Sunderland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 165 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1989 182 5 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1990 224 7 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1991 205 3 4 22 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1992 234 7 2 34 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1993 231 11 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1994 222 1 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1995 242 4 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1996 242 4 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1997 222 10 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1998 240 7 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 230 4 17 14 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2000 248 13 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 230 13 19 10 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 246 11 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 246 11 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 230 9 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 215 8 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2006 198 10 0 5 0 n/a n/a 15 228
2007 182 1 12 9 0 n/a n/a 14 218
2008 180 2 14 9 0 n/a n/a 15 220
2009 172 2 14 11 0 0 15 0 214
2010 151 5 7 14 0 0 9 0 186
2011 132 2 11 17 0 1 9 0 172
2012 129 5 13 13 0 1 11 0 172
2013 132 5 17 17 0 1 11 0 183
2014 146 6 16 21 0 1 13 0 203
2015 145 4 21 23 0 1 11 0 205
2016 156 6 22 26 0 1 21 0 232
2017 167 15 21 26 0 0 28 0 257
2018 158 12 22 22 0 0 24 0 238
2019 157 8 19 25 0 0 23 0 232
2020 152 6 20 23 0 0 21 0 222
2021 124 6 17 20 0 0 16 1 184
2022 123 8 18 23 1 0 14 1 188
2023 121 5 18 19 0 0 11 3 177
2024 121 5 18 24 0 0 14 1 183

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Sunderland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 174 n/a n/a n/a
1989 206 n/a n/a n/a
1990 257 n/a n/a n/a
1991 234 n/a n/a n/a
1992 277 n/a n/a n/a
1993 279 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 244 n/a n/a n/a
1995 263 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 263 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 256 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 276 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 265 n/a 0.0 19.2
2000 282 n/a 0.0 19.1
2001 272 n/a 0.0 16.2
2002 278 n/a n/a 15.1
2003 278 n/a n/a 15.1
2004 260 23.9 10.9 13.5
2005 245 24.5 10.0 19.2
2006 228 21.8 10.5 18.3
2007 218 22.0 9.9 21.6
2008 220 20.6 10.7 17.6
2009 214 19.7 10.9 21
2010 186 14.1 13.1 23.7
2011 172 12.5 13.7 26.7
2012 172 15.4 11.1 27.3
2013 183 15.9 11.4 23
2014 203 17.9 11.2 28.6
2015 205 14.0 14.6 32.2
2016 232 18.0 12.8 n/a
2017 257 21.2 12.0 n/a
2018 238 22.9 10.3 n/a
2019 232 22.9 10.1 n/a
2020 222 21.8 10.1 n/a
2021 184 23.1 7.9 n/a
2022 188 24.1 7.7 n/a
2023 177 23.7 7.4 n/a
2024 183 23.9 7.6 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 Sunderland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 174 n/a n/a n/a
1989 206 n/a n/a n/a
1990 257 n/a n/a n/a
1991 234 n/a n/a n/a
1992 277 n/a n/a n/a
1993 279 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 244 n/a n/a n/a
1995 263 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 263 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 256 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 276 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 265 n/a 0.0 19.2
2000 282 n/a 0.0 19.1
2001 272 n/a 0.0 16.2
2002 278 n/a n/a 15.1
2003 278 n/a n/a 15.1
2004 260 23.9 10.9 13.5
2005 245 24.5 10.0 19.2
2006 228 21.8 10.5 18.3
2007 218 22.0 9.9 21.6
2008 220 20.6 10.7 17.6
2009 214 19.7 10.9 21
2010 186 14.1 13.1 23.7
2011 172 12.5 13.7 26.7
2012 172 15.4 11.1 27.3
2013 183 15.9 11.4 23
2014 203 17.9 11.2 28.6
2015 205 14.0 14.6 32.2
2016 232 18.0 12.8 n/a
2017 257 21.2 12.0 n/a
2018 238 22.9 10.3 n/a
2019 232 22.9 10.1 n/a
2020 222 21.8 10.1 n/a
2021 184 23.1 7.9 n/a
2022 188 24.1 7.7 n/a
2023 177 23.7 7.4 n/a
2024 183 23.9 7.6 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunderland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $914 (5.5%) $15,756 (94.5%) $16,670
2020 $916 (5.4%) $16,096 (94.6%) $17,012
2021 $2,167 (9.2%) $21,316 (90.8%) $23,483

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunderland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 375th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 402nd of 928 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunderland Elementary)6657.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunderland)6657.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunderland Elementary)5866.7
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunderland)5866.7
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunderland Elementary)5660.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunderland)5660.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunderland Elementary)2347.8
 24.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sunderland)2347.8
 24.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunderland Elementary)5837
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunderland)5837
 21%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunderland Elementary)5633.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sunderland)5633.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Sunderland Elementary)6644.4
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Sunderland)6644.4
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunderland Elementary)4737.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunderland)4737.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sunderland Elementary)5740
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sunderland)5740
 17%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sunderland Elementary)5847.4
 10.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sunderland)5847.4
 10.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Sunderland Elementary)5145.8
 5.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Sunderland)5145.8
 5.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Sunderland Elementary)6644.4
 21.6%
   All Grades Science (Sunderland)6644.4
 21.6%
   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 Students232177
 23.7%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian1918
 5.3%
Hispanic2519
 24%
Pacific Islander00
White157121
 22.9%
Two or More Races2311
 52.2%


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Students at Sunderland Elementary are 66% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 183 students attended Sunderland Elementary.

Students who attend Sunderland Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Frontier Regional

Sunderland Elementary ranks 401st of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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