Swampscott

Summary:

The Swampscott school district in Massachusetts consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently deliver high-quality education.

Swampscott High School is the district's shining star, ranking 65th out of 348 Massachusetts high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.7% and a low dropout rate of 3.2%, along with impressive test scores that exceed state averages. Hadley Elementary School and Stanley Elementary School also stand out, with 4-star ratings and strong test scores that outperform the district and state averages.

While the Swampscott schools generally perform well, there is some variation in elementary school performance. Clarke Elementary School lags behind its peers, with lower test scores and a 3-star rating. The district also spends more per student, ranging from $16,944 to $19,310, compared to the state average. Overall, the Swampscott school district offers a high-quality education, with several standout schools that are consistently delivering strong academic outcomes.

District Detail

207 Forest Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907

(781) 596-8800

SchoolDigger Rank:
97^th of 351 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,078

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)								MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 10th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clarke	Public	K-4	100 Middlesex Avenue	Swampscott	01907	Essex County	Swampscott	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 596-8812	206	22	9.4		152 (73.8%)	5 (2.4%)	35 (17.0%)	6 (2.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	53.7	430^th of 916 public elementary schools	53.1%		54.1	438^th of 928 public elementary schools	52.8%	8	55.9	30.8						42.5	55.6	38.5						46.7						$19,310	$975	$18,335
Hadley	Public	K-4	24 Redington Street	Swampscott	01907	Essex County	Swampscott	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 596-8847	356	29	12.1		249 (69.9%)	14 (3.9%)	67 (18.8%)	7 (2.0%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (3.9%)	80.6	174^th of 916 public elementary schools	81.0%		83	153^rd of 928 public elementary schools	83.5%	21	59.3	54.6						57.0	62.7	61.8						62.3						$16,944	$792	$16,151
Stanley	Public	1-4	50 Blaney St.	Swampscott	01907	Essex County	Swampscott	No	No	No	No	(781) 596-8837	163	14	11.4		137 (84.0%)	6 (3.7%)	9 (5.5%)	6 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	72.5	265^th of 916 public elementary schools	71.1%		85.3	132^nd of 928 public elementary schools	85.8%	133	54.8	51.4						53.2	59.5	51.4						55.7						$18,521	$715	$17,806
Swampscott High	Public	9-12	200 Essex Street	Swampscott	01907	Essex County	Swampscott	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 596-8830	666	61	10.9		488 (73.3%)	34 (5.1%)	99 (14.9%)	24 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	83.2	65^th of 348 public high schools	81.3%		65.3	130^th of 347 public high schools	62.5%	65							74.4								63.6				76.1		67.7	$17,420	$651	$16,768
Swampscott Middle	Public	5-8	207 Forest Avenue	Swampscott	01907	Essex County	Swampscott	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 596-8820	687	62	11.0		529 (77.0%)	26 (3.8%)	87 (12.7%)	23 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	74.7	111^th of 493 public middle schools	77.5%		58.1	189^th of 501 public middle schools	62.3%	78			45.7	53.2	35.1	66.1		51.1			48.6	47.5	37.1	61.7		49.5	56.5	54.8		55.5		$17,795	$727	$17,068

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lynn	0.69 mi	27	336^th
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter (District)	1.71 mi	1
Marblehead	2.19 mi	5
Salem	2.2 mi	12	295^th
Peabody	2.81 mi	11	278^th

Swampscott

District Detail

Swampscott High

Hadley

Swampscott Middle

Stanley

Clarke

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