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#699 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 39% in state
Sandwich Middle High School
High School · Sandwich · East Sandwich, MA
A high school in East Sandwich, MA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
365 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, East Sandwich, MA 02537
- Math 50% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sandwich Middle High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2022, to 52% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 68 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sandwich Middle High School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | 6–12 | 2.0 mi | 200 | 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
- #3 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
Sandwich Middle High School is listed in Sandwich; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandwich Middle High School
Sandwich Middle High School is a public high school in East Sandwich, MA, part of Sandwich, serving approximately 912 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandwich Middle High School
What grades does Sandwich Middle High School serve?
Sandwich Middle High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Sandwich Middle High School?
Sandwich Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 912 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandwich Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandwich Middle High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandwich Middle High School rank in MA?
Sandwich Middle High School ranks #699 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Sandwich Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandwich Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Sandwich Middle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandwich Middle High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandwich Middle High School a charter school?
No, Sandwich Middle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandwich Middle High School a Title I school?
No, Sandwich Middle High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 912
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (508) 888-4900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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