For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,049 students in Swansea School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Swansea School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,049 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Swansea School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
2%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
92%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,037 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,278
$23,845
Spending / Student
$17,037
$24,602
Best Swansea School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph Case High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 School Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-7483
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-7483
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Joseph G Luther
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Pearse Road
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-7499
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-7499
Gr: 3-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Joseph Case Jr High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Main Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-0116
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-0116
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth S Brown
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29 Gardners Neck Road
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-7892
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-7892
Gr: 3-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Church Street
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-7899
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 675-7899
Gr: K-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
70 Community Lane
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 679-4049
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 679-4049
Gr: PK-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swansea School District?
Swansea School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,049 students.
What is the rank of Swansea School District?
Swansea School District is ranked #212 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Swansea School District?
92% of Swansea School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swansea School District?
Swansea School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Swansea School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,037 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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