Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Swallow/union School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swallow/union School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Swallow/union School's student population of 308 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swallow/union School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swallow/union School is 0.35, 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
#51 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
80%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swallow/union School's ranking?
Swallow/union School is ranked #51 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Swallow/union School?
308 students attend Swallow/union School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Swallow/union School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swallow/union School?
Swallow/union School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Swallow/union School offer ?
Swallow/union School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swallow/union School part of?
Swallow/union School is part of Groton-Dunstable School District.
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