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#706 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 39% in state

Hadley

Elementary School · Swampscott · Swampscott, MA

A Swampscott elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

24 Redington Street, Swampscott, MA 01907

  • Math 62% vs MA 45% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs MA 39% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2024 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 MCAS)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$22,140
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Hadley score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 MCAS)
School
State
45%(2024 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 MCAS)
School
State
39%(2024 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2023
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hadley 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 87Very Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
StanleyEnrollment path unverified8.21–40.1 mi163Compare →
ClarkeEnrollment path unverified4.7K–40.4 mi206Compare →
Brickett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.9K–50.8 mi317Compare →
AbornEnrollment path unverified7.1K–51.1 mi228Compare →

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
#3 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

Hadley is listed in Swampscott; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hadley

Hadley is a public elementary school in Swampscott, MA, part of Swampscott, serving approximately 356 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #706 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hadley

What grades does Hadley serve?

Hadley serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Hadley?

Hadley has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hadley?

The student-teacher ratio at Hadley is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hadley rank in MA?

Hadley ranks #706 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Hadley's MySchoolScout rating?

Hadley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Hadley?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hadley has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hadley a charter school?

No, Hadley is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hadley a Title I school?

No, Hadley is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
Area population (ZIP 01907)
15,279
Area average commute
36 min
Area median age
45.1
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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