Below Average
#1545 of 1,793 schools in MA
Joseph G Luther
Elementary School · Swansea · Swansea, MA
A Swansea elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Pearse Road, Swansea, MA 02777
- Math 41% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph G Luther score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Joseph G Luther 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth S BrownEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 3–5 | 1.4 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Hugh Cole SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| SouthEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Sowams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–3 | 3.8 mi | 261 | 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.
Swansea
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 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 G Luther is listed in Swansea; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph G Luther
Joseph G Luther is a public elementary school in Swansea, MA, part of Swansea, serving approximately 179 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,545 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph G Luther
What grades does Joseph G Luther serve?
Joseph G Luther serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Joseph G Luther?
Joseph G Luther has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph G Luther?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph G Luther is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph G Luther rank in MA?
Joseph G Luther ranks #1,545 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Joseph G Luther's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph G Luther has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 G Luther?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph G Luther has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joseph G Luther a charter school?
No, Joseph G Luther is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph G Luther a Title I school?
No, Joseph G Luther is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (508) 675-7499
- 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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