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Swift River
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
201 Wendell Rd, New Salem, MA 01355 · (978) 544-6926 · Part of New Salem-Wendell School District
Students
134
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Swift River
- Math proficiency 18 pts above the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency54.5%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 49.3%
Location
Directions ↗
201 Wendell Rd, New Salem
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K19
Kindergarten12
Grade 112
Grade 214
Grade 320
Grade 419
Grade 519
Grade 619
Enrollment over time
129’20
130’21
131’22
137’23
134’24
Up 3.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 87%Two or more races 8%Hispanic 5%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.