Excellent
#239 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 13% in state
Swallow/union School
Elementary School · Groton-dunstable · Dunstable, MA
A Groton-dunstable elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
522 Main Street, Dunstable, MA 01827
- Math 82% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swallow/union School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 76% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Swallow/union School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average401/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dunstable), 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
$202,379
Median home value
$624,300
Median rent
$1,500/mo
College educated
59.9%
Homeownership
95.9%
Poverty rate
1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01827; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyngsborough ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 753 | Compare → |
| World AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| 2nd Nature AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Bicentennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 506 | 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.
Groton-dunstable
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,709NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swallow/union School is listed in Groton-Dunstable; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swallow/union School
Swallow/union School is a public elementary school in Dunstable, MA, part of Groton-dunstable, serving approximately 320 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swallow/union School
What grades does Swallow/union School serve?
Swallow/union School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Swallow/union School?
Swallow/union School has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swallow/union School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swallow/union School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swallow/union School rank in MA?
Swallow/union School ranks #239 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Swallow/union School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swallow/union School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Swallow/union School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swallow/union School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Swallow/union School a charter school?
No, Swallow/union School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swallow/union School a Title I school?
No, Swallow/union School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (978) 649-7281
- Area population (ZIP 01827)
- 3,375
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 01827; 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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