For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,041 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 45% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,041 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
76,212 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
23%
# Black Students
80 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
1,557 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
76%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
148
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
164
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,032 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,855 is less than the state median of $24,732. 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
$23,032
$23,971
Spending / Student
$22,855
$24,732
Best Swampscott School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swampscott High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Essex Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Hadley
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Redington Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8847
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8847
Grades: K-4
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Stanley
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 Whitman Road
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8837
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8837
Grades: K-4
| 208 students
Rank: #44.
Swampscott Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 Forest Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8820
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8820
Grades: 5-8
| 682 students
Rank: #55.
Clarke
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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 5 public schools serving 2,041 students.
What is the rank of Swampscott School District?
Swampscott School District is ranked #128 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $22,855 is less than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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