Below Average
#1408 of 1,793 schools in MA
Elizabeth S Brown
Elementary School · Swansea · Swansea, MA
A Swansea elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
29 Gardners Neck Road, Swansea, MA 02777
- Math 50% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth S Brown score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Elizabeth S Brown sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Swansea), 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
$116,627
Median home value
$414,900
Median rent
$1,332/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02777; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph G LutherEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 3–5 | 1.4 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| SouthEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Chace StreetEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 196 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Swansea
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elizabeth S Brown is listed in Swansea; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth S Brown
Elizabeth S Brown is a public elementary school in Swansea, MA, part of Swansea, serving approximately 274 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,408 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth S Brown
What grades does Elizabeth S Brown serve?
Elizabeth S Brown serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Elizabeth S Brown?
Elizabeth S Brown has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth S Brown?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth S Brown is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth S Brown rank in MA?
Elizabeth S Brown ranks #1,408 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Elizabeth S Brown's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth S Brown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Elizabeth S Brown?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth S Brown has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elizabeth S Brown a charter school?
No, Elizabeth S Brown is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth S Brown a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth S Brown is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (508) 675-7892
- Area population (ZIP 02777)
- 17,231
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 · 2025 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 · 2025 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 02777; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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