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#281 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 16% in state

Stanley

Elementary School · Swampscott

50 Blaney St., Swampscott, MA 01907

Enrollment

163

Student-Teacher

11.6:1

Score

8.2

Grades

1st – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#281 of 1,793

In Swampscott

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

Swampscott

Academic growth

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Stanley

8.2/10

Elementary School in Swampscott · grades 1st – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Hadley

6.8/10

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4.7/10

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About Stanley

Stanley is a public elementary school in Swampscott, MA, part of Swampscott. Stanley serves approximately 163 students, and covers grades 1st-4th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Stanley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Stanley show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it compares1.6 pts above district
  • This school 8.2 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.6
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 163 students, Stanley is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.5% (2024 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2024 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 MCAS)
vs. Expected-0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,140
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Stanley — Students at Stanley score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 56.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2019-2024)
ELA Proficiency 67.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
44.9% (multi-year state average, 2019-2024)

Based on 48 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47.7%
ELA
66.7%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
37.3%
ELA
69.7%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2023
Math
65%
ELA
61.5%
2024
Math
53.5%
ELA
52%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.

How Stanley Compares

See how Stanley performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.2/10
84th percentile in MA
Academic
7.5/10
Very Good
Growth
8.7/10
Excellent
Environment
7.9/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
14 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.0%

Location

50 Blaney St., Swampscott, MA 01907

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Stanley may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Aborn (rated 7.1/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Lynn), a more accessible option. Another option is Hadley (rated 6.8/10, 0.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, ST PIUS V SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Lynn), a more accessible option. For more schools in Swampscott, see our Swampscott schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Hadley Swampscott 0.1 mi 6.8
Clarke Swampscott 0.5 mi 4.7
Swampscott High Swampscott 0.8 mi 6.9
Swampscott Middle Swampscott 0.8 mi 6.4
Thurgood Marshall Mid Lynn 0.7 mi 3.8
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center Lynn 0.9 mi 7.8
Brickett Elementary Lynn 0.8 mi 2.9
Aborn Lynn 1.2 mi 7.1
Ingalls Lynn 1.1 mi 3.4
E J Harrington Lynn 1.2 mi 3.1
Hood Lynn 1.4 mi 3.0
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Lynn 1.6 mi 7.3
Lynn English High Lynn 1.6 mi 3.0
Robert L Ford Lynn 1.6 mi 4.0
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 1.7 mi 5.7
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 1.9 mi 5.2
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 1.9 mi
Salem High Salem 2.6 mi 7.3
Washington Elementary School Lynn 2.0 mi 4.3
Horace Mann Laboratory Salem 2.7 mi 3.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01907 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$127,714

Median Home Value

$690,800

Median Rent

$2,206/mo

Population

15,279

College Educated

61.5%

Homeownership

73.7%

Avg Commute

36 min

Poverty Rate

7%

Median Age

45.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Hale Elementary School Roxbury, MA 8.2
Walton Wakefield, MA 8.2
Chittick Elementary School Mattapan, MA 8.1
LEARNING PROJECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boston, MA 8.1
WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Newton, MA 8.1
Shutesbury Elementary Shutesbury, MA 8.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stanley

What grades does Stanley serve?

Stanley serves students in grades 1st through 4th.

How many students attend Stanley?

Stanley has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanley?

The student-teacher ratio at Stanley is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stanley rank in MA?

Stanley ranks #281 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Stanley's MySchoolScout rating?

Stanley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Stanley?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanley has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Stanley a charter school?

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

Is Stanley a Title I school?

No, Stanley is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
86 Very Walkable
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
1st – 4th
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%

District

Swampscott
District Enrollment
2,078
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,140
District Rank
#1 of 5

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