Swampscott Middle School

207 Forest Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
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Top 50%
Serving 654 students in grades 5-8, Swampscott Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : Swampscott Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Swampscott, MA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 1.2 miles and the furthest edge located 3.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Swampscott Middle School's student population of 654 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
654 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data

School Rankings

Swampscott Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swampscott Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#743 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

42%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

49%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data

Asian
3%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data

Hispanic
13%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data

Black
5%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data

White
76%
51%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data

Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
24%
0.41

Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data

(22-23)
12.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swampscott Middle School's ranking?
Swampscott Middle School is ranked #743 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Swampscott Middle School often compared to?
Swampscott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Village School, Marblehead Veterans Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Swampscott Middle School?
654 students attend Swampscott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Swampscott Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Middle School?
Swampscott Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Swampscott Middle School offer ?
Swampscott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Swampscott Middle School part of?
Swampscott Middle School is part of Swampscott School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
the swampscott middle school is one of the best schools around. their academic programs are fantastic with great quality. all students are well rounded and everyone likes it there.there are many available extracurricular activities such as music,art,gym,creative writing,project adventure,health,home ec.,industrial arts,chorus and band.there are also sport teams such as the field hockey team, soccer team, basketball team, lacrose team, ice hockey team, baseball team, and much more. each team is well coached and has done well in many events. all of their facilities are clean and provide everything you need. parents can be as involved as thy want at this school. you are not forced to be apart of the PTA, but you can easily be a member which is well apreciated. if there is a class or team party parents can help out with providing food and drinks. the educators are great, each one with many talents and easily visible skill. the students are well rounded and are very intelligant. i would recomend this school to many.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bjvkd
4   10/10/2025
Not going to lie, the other student who wrote a review seems a bit biased (I doubt they''ve had any experience with other schools), so I shall give a review based on my own experience in my almost full four years here. First of all, the students are eh. Some are amazing while some are words that I may not say in a review. It honestly really ranges, some are very nice to me while others claim I do non-child friendly art (I do not for your information, arigatogozaimas), and as someone who is not white (Korean), I can say nobody is truly racist or sexist, so that''s also a really great thing about the school. The teachers are also good, again I''d say it varies but everybody gets at least a 7/10 or higher. The teachers also do a good job encouraging hobbies (my 7th grade Science teacher notably) and try to make it fun (though not all succeed). The lunches are eh, not good but not bad. Bullying is very minimalistic despite obvious friendly teases that literally nobody I know takes to heart (besides when people were softer in 5th grade, but obviously aren''t anymore). I will say that there have been problems with the 7th and 8th grades, I won''t go into detail, but that''s the first time something like that has happened in my years here, and first for many teachers (if not all). They block stupidly unnecessary websites (because tectonic plate simulators are now banned?), but I guess to each their own, I won''t complain too much. They have a band which I was in for two years, very good teacher. The chorus teacher all does music. The specials are also great (music, tech ed, gym (twice), health, computers, art, and robotics), which are rotated every so often. This is getting really lengthy so I''ll shut u-
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Said Child Within The 8th Grade

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : Swampscott Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Swampscott, MA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 1.2 miles and the furthest edge located 3.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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