Below Average
#1443 of 1,793 schools in MA
Swanson Road Intermediate School
Elementary School · Auburn · Auburn, MA
An Auburn elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10 Swanson Road, Auburn, MA 01501
- Math 43% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swanson Road Intermediate School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 70 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Swanson Road Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,571/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$101,929
Median home value
$363,400
Median rent
$1,241/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heard StreetEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 3–12 | 2.4 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Gates LaneEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 2.5 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Angels Memorial Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 166 | 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.
Auburn
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Swanson Road Intermediate School is listed in Auburn; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swanson Road Intermediate School
Swanson Road Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Auburn, MA, part of Auburn, serving approximately 561 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,443 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swanson Road Intermediate School
What grades does Swanson Road Intermediate School serve?
Swanson Road Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Swanson Road Intermediate School?
Swanson Road Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swanson Road Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swanson Road Intermediate School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swanson Road Intermediate School rank in MA?
Swanson Road Intermediate School ranks #1,443 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Swanson Road Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swanson Road Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Swanson Road Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swanson Road Intermediate School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Swanson Road Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Swanson Road Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swanson Road Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Swanson Road Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (508) 832-7744
- Area population (ZIP 01501)
- 16,780
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 01501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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