Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Clarke 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarke ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clarke's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clarke ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarke is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
74%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarke's ranking?
Clarke is ranked #1113 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Clarke often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Clarke?
206 students attend Clarke.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Clarke students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarke?
Clarke has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clarke offer ?
Clarke offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarke part of?
Clarke is part of Swampscott School District.
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