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Swampscott School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,722 students in Swampscott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Swampscott School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
1,722 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Swampscott School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 397 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.65
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
25%
# Black Students
71 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
1,306 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
76%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
38
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
155
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
188
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
166
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,298 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,089 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,298
$23,845
Spending / Student
$27,089
$24,602
Best Swampscott School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swampscott High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Essex Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Stanley
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Blaney St.
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8837
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8837
Grades: 1-4
| 163 students
Rank: #33.
Swampscott Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Forest Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8820
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8820
Grades: 5-8
| 687 students
Rank: #44.
Clarke
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Middlesex Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8812
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8812
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swampscott School District?
Swampscott School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,722 students.
What is the rank of Swampscott School District?
Swampscott School District is ranked #159 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Swampscott School District?
76% of Swampscott School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swampscott School District?
Swampscott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Swampscott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,089 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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