Swift River

Summary:

Swift River is an elementary school located in New Salem, MA that serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 131 students. The school is part of the New Salem-Wendell district, which is ranked 277 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swift River's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA and Math was 27.03% and 32.89% respectively, compared to the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%. The school's statewide ranking among Massachusetts elementary schools has declined over the years, from a high of 136 out of 914 schools in 2014-2015 (4-star rating) to a current ranking of 607 out of 916 schools (2-star rating) in 2023-2024. While the school ranks highly for special education students, it ranks much lower for female students and White students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Gill Elementary, Petersham Center, and Shutesbury Elementary, Swift River's academic performance is generally lower. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $19,987 in 2018-2019 to $24,376 in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average. However, the small and declining enrollment of 131 students at Swift River may be a contributing factor to the school's performance and ranking.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 201 Wendell Rd
       New Salem, MA  01355


(978) 544-6926

District: New Salem-Wendell

SchoolDigger Rank:
607th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,376 Help


Students who attend Swift River usually attend:

High:    Ralph C Mahar Regional

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  137

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swift River ranks worse than 66.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swift River is 9.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swift River is $24,376.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Swift River:

SchoolDigger ranks Swift River 607th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Swift River in the ranking list.)

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New Salem-Wendell:

SchoolDigger ranks New Salem-Wendell 277th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swift River

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Rank History for all students at Swift River

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 37.77 604th 884 31.7%
2004 55.85 429th 882 51.4%
2005 45.92 508th 887 42.7%
2006 62.64 353rd 911 61.3%
2007 70.74 273rd 911 70.0%
2008 52.73 472nd 908 48.0%
2009 70.35 277th 909 69.5%
2010 67.42 318th 920 65.4%
2011 58.18 423rd 924 54.2%
2012 59.01 427th 930 54.1%
2013 59.53 415th 928 55.3%
2014 62.72 372nd 926 59.8%
2015 81.82 136th 914 85.1%
2016 62.70 356th 932 61.8%
2017 29.85 698th 938 25.6%
2018 39.95 591st 934 36.7%
2019 55.49 433rd 942 54.0%
2021 52.44 459th 936 51.0%
2022 36.77 595th 932 36.2%
2023 35.00 620th 928 33.2%
2024 33.50 607th 916 33.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Swift River

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.64 735th 886 17.0%
2019 55.22 363rd 896 59.5%
2022 32.46 653rd 905 27.8%
2023 80.96 75th 703 89.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Swift River

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.46 603rd 700 13.9%
2023 50.11 377th 757 50.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Swift River

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.26 852nd 893 4.6%
2019 65.42 308th 902 65.9%
2024 21.80 715th 886 19.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Swift River

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.16 625th 898 30.4%
2019 64.46 314th 907 65.4%
2021 69.08 273rd 904 69.8%
2022 35.81 592nd 908 34.8%
2023 37.79 582nd 896 35.0%
2024 48.75 461st 891 48.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Swift River

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.61 448th 925 51.6%
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Rank History for White students at Swift River

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.12 559th 772 27.6%
2019 47.84 435th 780 44.2%
2021 43.56 450th 765 41.2%
2022 24.63 623rd 764 18.5%
2023 18.07 671st 762 11.9%
2024 19.67 656th 753 12.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Swift River

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 168 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1989 165 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1990 207 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1991 211 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1992 209 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1993 207 4 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1994 209 4 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1995 211 4 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 230
1996 211 4 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 230
1997 198 5 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1998 186 5 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 204
1999 186 5 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2000 172 3 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 166 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2002 168 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2003 168 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2004 144 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2005 143 2 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2006 133 0 6 7 0 n/a n/a 1 147
2007 152 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 1 159
2008 139 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 2 147
2009 138 0 4 3 0 0 4 0 149
2010 135 0 4 1 0 0 4 0 144
2011 137 0 3 1 0 0 4 0 145
2012 126 0 3 6 0 0 5 0 140
2013 120 0 3 8 0 0 6 0 137
2014 121 0 2 8 0 0 7 0 138
2015 134 0 2 7 0 0 8 0 151
2016 143 0 2 7 0 0 9 0 161
2017 149 0 2 8 0 0 10 0 169
2018 133 0 3 8 0 0 8 0 152
2019 128 0 0 9 0 0 12 0 149
2020 124 0 0 8 0 0 13 0 145
2021 113 0 0 5 0 0 11 0 129
2022 115 0 0 4 0 0 11 0 130
2023 114 0 2 5 0 0 10 0 131
2024 120 0 2 8 0 0 7 0 137

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Swift River

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 170 n/a n/a n/a
1989 167 n/a n/a n/a
1990 209 n/a n/a n/a
1991 217 n/a n/a n/a
1992 219 n/a n/a n/a
1993 223 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 224 n/a n/a n/a
1995 230 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 230 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 218 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 204 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 202 n/a 0.0 0
2000 183 n/a 0.0 29
2001 177 n/a 0.0 31.6
2002 178 n/a n/a 28.1
2003 178 n/a n/a 28.1
2004 157 20.1 7.8 27.4
2005 156 15.0 10.4 24.4
2006 147 12.7 11.6 29.5
2007 159 13.0 12.2 36.1
2008 147 12.3 12.0 33.8
2009 149 12.3 12.1 31.5
2010 144 12.2 11.7 36.8
2011 145 12.8 11.3 36.6
2012 140 12.2 11.4 42.9
2013 137 12.2 11.2 51.8
2014 138 12.5 10.9 54.3
2015 151 13.0 11.6 51.7
2016 161 12.0 13.4 n/a
2017 169 11.8 14.2 n/a
2018 152 14.3 10.6 n/a
2019 149 13.2 11.2 n/a
2020 145 13.7 10.5 n/a
2021 129 12.5 10.3 n/a
2022 130 13.7 9.4 n/a
2023 131 13.5 9.6 n/a
2024 137 15.0 9.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Swift River

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 170 n/a n/a n/a
1989 167 n/a n/a n/a
1990 209 n/a n/a n/a
1991 217 n/a n/a n/a
1992 219 n/a n/a n/a
1993 223 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 224 n/a n/a n/a
1995 230 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 230 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 218 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 204 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 202 n/a 0.0 0
2000 183 n/a 0.0 29
2001 177 n/a 0.0 31.6
2002 178 n/a n/a 28.1
2003 178 n/a n/a 28.1
2004 157 20.1 7.8 27.4
2005 156 15.0 10.4 24.4
2006 147 12.7 11.6 29.5
2007 159 13.0 12.2 36.1
2008 147 12.3 12.0 33.8
2009 149 12.3 12.1 31.5
2010 144 12.2 11.7 36.8
2011 145 12.8 11.3 36.6
2012 140 12.2 11.4 42.9
2013 137 12.2 11.2 51.8
2014 138 12.5 10.9 54.3
2015 151 13.0 11.6 51.7
2016 161 12.0 13.4 n/a
2017 169 11.8 14.2 n/a
2018 152 14.3 10.6 n/a
2019 149 13.2 11.2 n/a
2020 145 13.7 10.5 n/a
2021 129 12.5 10.3 n/a
2022 130 13.7 9.4 n/a
2023 131 13.5 9.6 n/a
2024 137 15.0 9.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Swift River

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $690 (3.5%) $19,297 (96.5%) $19,987
2020 $730 (3.5%) $20,394 (96.5%) $21,124
2021 $1,460 (6.0%) $22,916 (94.0%) $24,376

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swift River

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 433rd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 620th of 928 Elementary schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Swift River)4215
 27%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Salem-Wendell)4215
 27%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Swift River)3715
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Salem-Wendell)3715
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Swift River)6725
 42%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Salem-Wendell)6725
 42%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Swift River)6731.3
 35.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Salem-Wendell)6731.3
 35.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Swift River)3033.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Salem-Wendell)3033.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Swift River)6047.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Salem-Wendell)6047.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Swift River)4042.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (New Salem-Wendell)4042.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Swift River)7735.3
 41.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Salem-Wendell)7735.3
 41.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Swift River)7747.1
 29.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Salem-Wendell)7747.1
 29.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Swift River)5427
 27%
   All Grades English Language Arts (New Salem-Wendell)5427
 27%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Swift River)6035.1
 24.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Salem-Wendell)6035.1
 24.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Swift River)4042.9
 2.9%
   All Grades Science (New Salem-Wendell)4042.9
 2.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students149131
 12.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic95
 44.4%
Pacific Islander00
White128114
 10.9%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Swift River

Students at Swift River are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Swift River ranks 607th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 137 students attended Swift River.

Students who attend Swift River usually go on to attend:

High : Ralph C Mahar Regional


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