Excellent
#102 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 6% in state
Oak Ridge
Elementary School · Sandwich · East Sandwich, MA
A Sandwich elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
260 Quaker Mtg Hs Rd, East Sandwich, MA 02537
- Math 59% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Ridge score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Oak Ridge sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,150
Median home value
$617,600
Median rent
$1,328/mo
College educated
51.6%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf School of Cape CodPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–7 | 4.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sandwich
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Ridge is listed in Sandwich; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is a public elementary school in East Sandwich, MA, part of Sandwich, serving approximately 674 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Ridge
What grades does Oak Ridge serve?
Oak Ridge serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Ridge rank in MA?
Oak Ridge ranks #102 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Oak Ridge's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Ridge has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oak Ridge?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Ridge has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Ridge a charter school?
No, Oak Ridge is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Ridge a Title I school?
No, Oak Ridge is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 674
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (508) 833-0111
- Area population (ZIP 02537)
- 6,486
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02537; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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