Swift River

201 Wendell Rd
New Salem, MA 01355
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Swift River ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swift River ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Swift River's student population of 137 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Swift River ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swift River is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1113 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
35-39%
42%
30-34%
44%
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
88%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swift River's ranking?
Swift River is ranked #1113 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Swift River?
137 students attend Swift River.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Swift River students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swift River?
Swift River has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Swift River offer ?
Swift River offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Swift River part of?
Swift River is part of New Salem-Wendell School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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