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Sanderson Academy

Public | K-6 & ungraded | 122 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 21, 2011

Best Public School in the area - hands down! Small class sizes - tiered instruction model - great involvement of community and staff. The Principal taught at the school for many years and has the insight needed to do a fabulous job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2011

Beautiful School in a rural setting. Dedicated staff. One class per grade. Part of the Mohawk Trail Regional School System. Routinely earns praise from the district administration and hits high educational benchmarks. Multiple after school learning opportunities as well. Kids thrive here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 23, 2008

Our grandchild, like mother and uncle before, is a Sanderson student. Class sizes are small so the kids get great teacher attention. Reading, writing, and math skills blossom. Teachers inspire great science interest. Learning extends to the home. We like watching the cows in adjacent fields and the building won awards. There is room for non-residents to enjoy this safe school where personal growth is as important as test scores.


Posted December 14, 2008

There are many activities offered at the school, some by the school itself, some by the parents. Soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, Mad Science, science club, band, book club, drama club, Mexican Exhcange program. Some of these activities are grade dependent. Administrative leadership has been very good the last two years. My children have/still do attend the school and thus far all of them have had a very good education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2007

Limited amount of activities. Extremely poor principle outlook. My sons attended from 1st-6th grade and we were so disgusted by the end we pulled them out of the public school system all together.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
86%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students83%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students91%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students50%
Female66%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students55%
Female58%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students75%
Female90%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students90%
Female80%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female80%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students84%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students92%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 70%
Hispanic 3% 14%
Black 2% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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808 Cape St
Ashfield, MA 01330
Phone: (413) 628-4404

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