Top Rankings
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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,094 students in Swampscott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,094 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Swampscott School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,165 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,334 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$76 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,165
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$36,334
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Swampscott School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swampscott High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Essex Street
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Swampscott, MA 01907
(781) 596-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Whitman Road
Salem, MA 01970
(781) 596-8847
Salem, MA 01970
(781) 596-8847
Gr: K-4 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swampscott School District?
Swampscott School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,094 students.
What is the rank of Swampscott School District?
Swampscott School District is ranked #159 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
75% of Swampscott School District students are White, 15% 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 $36,334 is higher than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
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