For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 687 students in Swampscott, MA.
The top ranked public middle school in Swampscott, MA is Swampscott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swampscott, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Swampscott have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Swampscott, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Swampscott, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
35 Burpee Rd
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8835
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8835
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Swampscott, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Swampscott, MA include Swampscott Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Swampscott?
1 public middle schools are located in Swampscott.
What is the racial composition of students in Swampscott?
Swampscott public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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