Below Average
#1434 of 1,793 schools in MA
Clarke
Elementary School · Swampscott · Swampscott, MA
A Swampscott elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Middlesex Avenue, Swampscott, MA 01907
- Math 43% vs MA 45% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs MA 39% (2024)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarke score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Clarke sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,163/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Swampscott), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,714
Median home value
$690,800
Median rent
$2,206/mo
College educated
61.5%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HadleyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| StanleyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 1–4 | 0.5 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| AbornEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Brickett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Swampscott
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarke is listed in Swampscott; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarke
Clarke is a public elementary school in Swampscott, MA, part of Swampscott, serving approximately 206 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,434 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarke
What grades does Clarke serve?
Clarke serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Clarke?
Clarke has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarke rank in MA?
Clarke ranks #1,434 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Clarke's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarke has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clarke?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarke has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clarke a charter school?
No, Clarke is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarke a Title I school?
No, Clarke is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 206
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (781) 596-8812
- Area population (ZIP 01907)
- 15,279
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01907; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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