Sanderson Academy

808 Cape Street
Ashfield, MA 01330
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sanderson Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sanderson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sanderson Academy's student population of 125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where learning and growth are our focus, and community and courage are our path.

School Rankings

Sanderson Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanderson Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#888 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
42%
40-49%
44%
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
97%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mohawk Trail School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Warriors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanderson Academy's ranking?
Sanderson Academy is ranked #888 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sanderson Academy?
125 students attend Sanderson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sanderson Academy students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanderson Academy?
Sanderson Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sanderson Academy offer ?
Sanderson Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sanderson Academy part of?
Sanderson Academy is part of Mohawk Trail School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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