Hadley (Closed 2024)

24 Redington Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hadley ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Hadley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
#345 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
19%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
70%
51%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.47

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
22.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hadley's ranking?
Hadley is ranked #345 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hadley?
356 students attend Hadley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hadley students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hadley?
Hadley has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hadley offer ?
Hadley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hadley part of?
Hadley is part of Swampscott School District.

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