Rank
101
B
Sandwich
2 schools · 1 high school · 1 elementary school · Sandwich
Sandwich is a public school district serving the town of Sandwich, located on Cape Cod's Upper Cape. With a single elementary school and combined middle-high school, the district serves a tight-knit suburban community where the average single-family assessed value reflects a moderately affluent area. The district's 97.8% graduation rate is notably strong, and Sandwich Middle High School benefits from the community's investment in public education. The town's location on Cape Cod, known for its beaches, natural conservation areas, and seasonal tourism, gives it a distinctive character within the state's school landscape.
Avg MCAS ELA
52%
#138 of 326
Avg MCAS Math
45.5%
#154 of 326
Avg SAT
1,090
#190 of 290
Attendance
94%
#157 of 328
Graduation Rate
97.8%
#65 of 288
AP Pass Rate
74.7%
#133 of 278
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,679
#54 of 325
Avg Teacher Salary
$87,840
#196 of 325
MCAS Performance by Grade
| Grade | ELA M+E% | Math M+E% | Sci M+E% | Avg Score | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 50% | 45% | — | 499 | 157 |
| Grade 4 | 51% | 57% | — | 503 | 180 |
| Grade 5 | 48% | 48% | 65% | 501 | 158 |
| Grade 6 | 64% | 74% | — | 510 | 181 |
| Grade 7 | 52% | 54% | — | 501 | 170 |
| Grade 8 | 52% | 44% | 48% | 497 | 184 |
| Grade 10 | 53% | 46% | 46% | 499 | 115 |
| HS Science | — | — | 46% | 496 | 111 |
Showing 2025 data
Student Demographics
White: 86.3%
Asian: 3%
Hispanic: 6%
Black: 1.4%
Multi-Race: 2.9%
Am. Indian: 0.2%
Pac. Islander: 0.1%
Female: 50.3%Male: 49.4%Non-binary: 0.2%
High Schools in Sandwich
Rank
Grade
School
SAT
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
AP
Grad
112
B
Sandwich Middle High School
SAT
1,090
ELA
54%
Math
47%
Grad
97.8%
112
B
Sandwich Middle High School
1,090
54%
47%
74.7%
97.8%
Elementary Schools in Sandwich
Rank
Grade
School
MCAS ELA
MCAS Math
Attend.
Class Size
315
B
Oak Ridge
ELA
50%
Math
44%
Attend.
94.6%
Class
21
315
B
Oak Ridge
50%
44%
94.6%
21
District Operations
Attendance
#157 of 328Attendance Rate94%
Avg Days Absent10
Chronically Absent (10%+)14.3%
Chronically Absent (20%+)1.9%
Per-Pupil Expenditure
#54 of 325In-District Per Pupil$26,445
Total Per Pupil$26,679
Total FTE Students2,392
Teacher Salaries
#196 of 325Average Salary$87,840
Teacher FTE Count193
Salary vs. Town Income1.6x(above town avg)
Teacher salary is 1.6x the town's per capita income ($55,410). Teachers earn well above the community per capita income. The MA median ratio is about 1.9x.
Class Size & Populations
#205 of 327Avg Class Size18
English Learners1.6%
Students w/ Disabilities22.7%
Total Students2,137
Staffing & Retention
#139 of 327Teacher Retention88.2%
Principal Retention100%
Total Teachers204
Attendance: 2024-2025 · Expenditure: 2024 · Salaries: 2023-2024 · Class Size: 2024-2025 · Staffing: 2025
Town Data
Sandwich
Avg Assessed Value
$767,178
#76 of 235
Avg Tax Bill
$7,818
Income Per Capita
$55,410
#98 of 235
Tax Bill Rank
#127
of 341 towns
Avg Assessed Value is the mean assessed value of single-family homes only (MA property class 101 — excludes condos, multi-family, and apartments). MA law requires assessment at 100% of fair market value. Income Per Capita is total town income divided by population, derived from MA state income tax returns (not Census surveys). It includes wages, investment income, and capital gains, so wealthy towns can have very high figures. The MA median is about $48K. Tax bill rank orders towns by average single-family tax bill, highest to lowest.
Tax & Bond Details
Residential Tax Rate1.02%
Tax as % of Income14.11%(typical)
Bond RatingAA+(excellent)
Tax rate is the effective residential rate (tax bill ÷ assessed value). Tax as % of income measures how much of residents’ income goes to property taxes. The MA median is about 14%; below 10% is low (wealthier towns with high incomes relative to home values), above 16% is above average. Bond rating reflects the town’s creditworthiness for borrowing. AAA is the highest possible rating (strong fiscal management), meaning the town can borrow at the lowest interest rates. AA+ is excellent, AA is very good.
New Growth
$100.5M+1.34% levy growth(typical)
Residential$45.8M
Commercial/Industrial$54.7M
Residential Share45.57%(diverse)
New growth measures new taxable value from construction and development (not rising home prices). In Massachusetts, Proposition 2\u00BD limits annual property tax increases to 2.5% of the prior year\u2019s levy. New growth revenue is automatically added on top of this 2.5% base increase \u2014 it does not require a vote. This town’s total levy growth is about 3.8% (2.5% base + 1.34% from new growth). The MA median is about 1.2%; above 1.5% is strong, below 0.8% signals limited development. The residential share (45.57%) shows how much comes from homes vs. commercial/industrial. When most growth is residential, homeowners carry more of the tax burden. More commercial/industrial growth is generally better for homeowners because businesses share the cost.
Municipal Free Cash
$4.4M4.1% of operating budget
Free cash is the town's unencumbered surplus funds. 5-10% of budget is considered healthy. Operating budget: $108.6M.
Where Children Attend School
Local Public: 1,879(73.7%)
Vocational: 159(6.2%)
Charter: 149(5.8%)
Private: 209(8.2%)
Home School: 71(2.8%)
Total: 2,548