Is Sanderson Academy a good school?

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

How many students attend Sanderson Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Sanderson Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Sanderson Academy?

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

What schools do graduates of Sanderson Academy attend?

Students who attend Sanderson Academy usually go on to attend: High : Mohawk Trail Regional School

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:
459^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,439

Students who attend Sanderson Academy usually attend:

High:

Mohawk Trail Regional School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

2.9%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), Hispanic (2.9%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanderson Academy is 14.1. 1 elementary schools in the Mohawk Trail School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sanderson Academy employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Mohawk Trail:

SchoolDigger ranks Mohawk Trail 284^th 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
2003	60.79	387^th	884	56.2%
2004	40.66	563^rd	882	36.2%
2005	37.83	582^nd	887	34.4%
2006	38.95	605^th	911	33.6%
2007	59.97	405^th	911	55.5%
2008	74.58	236^th	908	74.0%
2009	82.36	135^th	909	85.1%
2010	83.87	130^th	920	85.9%
2011	78.53	199^th	924	78.5%
2012	71.13	288^th	930	69.0%
2013	59.56	414^th	928	55.4%
2014	75.84	216^th	926	76.7%
2015	66.22	322^nd	914	64.8%
2016	51.46	493^rd	932	47.1%
2017	66.20	317^th	938	66.2%
2018	41.12	579^th	934	38.0%
2019	41.76	584^th	942	38.0%
2021	38.89	582^nd	936	37.8%
2022	40.46	559^th	932	40.0%
2023	57.58	403^rd	928	56.6%
2024	51.32	459^th	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	614^th	898	31.6%
2023	32.73	621^st	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	576^th	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
2018	27.51	619^th	772	19.8%
2019	29.70	608^th	780	22.1%
2021	19.62	664^th	765	13.2%
2022	23.78	636^th	764	16.8%
2023	44.69	438^th	762	42.5%
2024	36.31	519^th	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.

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	Total
1995	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1996	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1997	247	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1998	255	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	256
1999	212	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	215
2000	252	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
2001	203	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	206
2002	179	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	182
2003	179	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	182
2004	174	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	177
2005	152	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	158
2006	147	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	150
2007	138	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
2008	129	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	135
2009	127	2	0	4	0	0	0	133
2010	127	1	0	3	0	0	2	133
2011	115	0	0	4	0	0	3	122
2012	114	0	2	5	0	0	3	124
2013	110	0	2	2	0	0	3	117
2014	102	0	2	2	0	0	0	106
2015	122	0	0	3	0	0	0	125
2016	141	0	1	4	0	0	3	149
2017	133	0	1	4	1	1	3	143
2018	146	0	0	6	2	1	4	159
2019	148	0	0	6	1	1	3	159
2020	145	0	0	6	0	1	3	155
2021	124	0	0	4	0	0	2	130
2022	123	0	0	3	0	0	0	126
2023	132	2	0	4	1	0	0	139

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 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

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

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 Sanderson Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 584^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 403^rd 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)	91	80	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)	54	56.6	2.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sanderson Academy)	45	37.5	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)	46	29	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41.1	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanderson Academy)	47	50	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)	47	38.2	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sanderson Academy)	53	28.6	24.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)	53	26.1	26.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanderson Academy)	45	42.9	2.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)	50	40.5	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sanderson Academy)	27	28.6	1.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)	37	24	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Sanderson Academy)	36	70	34%
5th Grade Science (Mohawk Trail)	54	48.7	5.3%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sanderson Academy)	43	47.1	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)	58	44.1	13.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	54	42.3	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sanderson Academy)	43	41.2	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)	44	27.9	16.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	51	41	10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanderson Academy)	55	51.6	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mohawk Trail)	50	38.1	11.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Sanderson Academy)	44	37.7	6.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Mohawk Trail)	39	26.7	12.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Sanderson Academy)	36	70	34%
All Grades Science (Mohawk Trail)	47	45.9	1.1%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	159	139	12.6%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	148	132	10.8%
Two or More Races	3	0	100%

Schools Near Sanderson Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sanderson Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	808 Cape Street	Ashfield	01330	Franklin County	Mohawk Trail	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 628-4404	139	10	14.1		132 (95.0%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.3	459^th of 916 public elementary schools	49.9%		57.6	403^rd of 928 public elementary schools	56.6%	56	54.6	38.5	46.2	45.0	45.6	63.6	30.8	15.4	31.6	33.9	46.2	46.2	$25,439	$1,291	$24,148
Conway Grammar	Public	PK, KG-6	24 Fournier Road	Conway	01341	Franklin County	Conway	No	No	No	No	(413) 369-4239	123	15	8.4		113 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	62.8	342^nd of 916 public elementary schools	62.7%		73.7	248^th of 928 public elementary schools	73.3%	94	44.4	32.0	44.4	38.1	39.0	61.1	60.0	44.4	61.9	57.3	50.0	50.0	$25,634	$1,140	$24,494
New Hingham Regional Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	30 Smith Rd	Chesterfield	01012	Hampshire County	Chesterfield-Goshen	No	No	No	No	(413) 296-0000	145	18	8.1		139 (95.9%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	39.4	564^th of 916 public elementary schools	38.4%		51.2	463^rd of 928 public elementary schools	50.1%	101	41.7	29.4	12.5	26.7	26.7	25.0	58.8	31.3	60.0	45.0	25.0	25.0	$23,721	$678	$23,043
Buckland-Shelburne Regional	Public	PK, KG-6	75 Mechanic Street	Shelburne Falls	01370	Franklin County	Mohawk Trail	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 625-2521	274	17	15.9		241 (88.0%)	3 (1.1%)	18 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	39.3	565^th of 916 public elementary schools	38.3%		43.4	533^rd of 928 public elementary schools	42.6%	32	25.7	43.8	33.3	50.0	38.5	14.3	19.4	18.9	40.0	23.8	48.6	48.6	$22,191	$1,497	$20,694
Hawlemont Regional	Public	PK, KG-6	10 School Street	Charlemont	01339	Franklin County	Hawlemont	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 339-8316	91	9	9.7		80 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	5 (5.5%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	51.4	458^th of 916 public elementary schools	50.0%		19.5	749^th of 928 public elementary schools	19.3%	291	40.0	60.0			37.1	20.0	50.0			25.7			$20,677	$1,638	$19,039
Anne T. Dunphy School	Public	PK, KG-6	1 Petticoat Hill	Williamsburg	01096	Hampshire County	Williamsburg	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 268-8421	127	15	8.3		119 (93.7%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.3	83^rd of 916 public elementary schools	90.9%		79.7	191^st of 928 public elementary schools	79.4%	108	90.0	55.6	55.0	55.6	60.6	80.0	66.7	75.0	66.7	71.2	95.0	95.0	$23,340	$209	$23,131
R. H. Conwell	Public	PK, KG-6	147 Huntington Road	Worthington	01098	Hampshire County	Worthington	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 238-5856	76	9	8.2		69 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)								(n/a)				12.5	27.5				29.4	31.7			$17,070	$327	$16,743
Emma L Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	26 Chapel Rd	Savoy	01256	Berkshire County	Savoy	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 743-1992	40	8	4.9		38 (95.0%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					20.8					8.3			$25,420	$2,485	$22,935
Deerfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	21 Pleasant Street	South Deerfield	01373	Franklin County	Deerfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 665-1131	309	33	9.3		265 (85.8%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (5.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.4%)	56.2	407^th of 916 public elementary schools	55.6%		53.5	441^st of 928 public elementary schools	52.5%	34	32.3	33.3	50.0	33.3	36.9	56.7	50.9	45.0	45.1	48.9	55.0	55.0	$21,413	$1,604	$19,809
Whately Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	273 Long Plain Rd.	Whately	01093	Franklin County	Whately	No	No	No	No	(413) 665-7826	128	15	8.6		118 (92.2%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	54.5	423^rd of 916 public elementary schools	53.8%		58.1	399^th of 928 public elementary schools	57.0%	24	23.5	46.7	47.1	46.2	40.3	35.3	25.0	52.9	38.5	38.1	82.4	82.4	$22,207	$1,376	$20,831

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