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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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,036 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 47% (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 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,036 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Swampscott School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 395 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
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
278 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
24%
# Black Students
81 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
1,540 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
76%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
160
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
176
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
170
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
155
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,088 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,911 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,088
$23,913
Spending / Student
$22,911
$24,672
Best Swampscott School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swampscott High School
Magnet 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
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Hadley
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Redington Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8847
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8847
Grades: K-4
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Stanley
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Blaney Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8837
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8837
Grades: 1-4
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Swampscott Middle School
Magnet 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
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Clarke
Magnet School
(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
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swampscott School District?
Swampscott School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,036 students.
What is the rank of Swampscott School District?
Swampscott School District is ranked #140 out of 395 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, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 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 $22,911 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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