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#670 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 37% in state

Joseph Case JR High

Middle School · Swansea · Swansea, MA

A Swansea middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

195 Main Street, Swansea, MA 02777

  • Math 41% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$18,245
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Joseph Case JR High score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2023
Math
48%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 88 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Joseph Case JR High 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Somerset Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–81.7 mi566Compare →
Morton MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.66–83.3 mi714Compare →
Stone Pk-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.81–123.5 mi62Compare →
Kickemuit Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.36–83.7 mi649Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Swansea

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 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

Joseph Case JR High is listed in Swansea; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Joseph Case JR High

Joseph Case JR High is a public middle school in Swansea, MA, part of Swansea, serving approximately 495 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #670 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Joseph Case JR High

What grades does Joseph Case JR High serve?

Joseph Case JR High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Joseph Case JR High?

Joseph Case JR High has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Case JR High?

The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Case JR High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Joseph Case JR High rank in MA?

Joseph Case JR High ranks #670 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Joseph Case JR High's MySchoolScout rating?

Joseph Case JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Joseph Case JR High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Case JR High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Joseph Case JR High a charter school?

No, Joseph Case JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Joseph Case JR High a Title I school?

No, Joseph Case JR High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
495
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 02777)
17,231
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
44.4
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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