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Swampscott School District

Public school districtGrades K–12

Serves Swampscott.

Students
2,094
Schools
3
Spent per student
$22,370
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
11:1
The gist

What stands out about Swampscott School District

  • School Grade B+: better than 70% of Massachusetts districts
  • Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 8 pts above the state
  • Spends 16% less per student than the MA average
  • 11 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Pinehurst.

K–45 elementary schoolsBillerica School District
5–72 middle schoolsBillerica School District
8–12Billerica Memorial High SchoolBillerica School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency44%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts59%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$22,370 per student · 16% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 66%Support & administration 32%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 50%State 48%Federal 3%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Students
White 75%Hispanic 15%Black 4%Two or more races 3%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

3 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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