Serving 130 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Swift River ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swift River ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Swift River's student population of 130 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swift River ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swift River is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#627 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
88%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swift River's ranking?
Swift River is ranked #627 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Swift River?
130 students attend Swift River.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Swift River students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swift River?
Swift River has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Swift River offer ?
Swift River offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swift River part of?
Swift River is part of New Salem-Wendell School District.
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