Of the 1,048 students who took part in the MCAS, 40% met the testing standard while 7.7% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Swampscott Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 4.4% from the previous school year.
Swampscott Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Essex County and has a main office in Swampscott.
In the 2022-23 school year, 467,110 students took the math test in Massachusetts with 196,011 students passing, 3.3% more than the year before.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Clarke School | 36.5% | 12.2% |
| Hadley School | 46.4% | 17.3% |
| Stanley School | 55.3% | 9.2% |
| Swampscott High School | 48% | 7.9% |
| Swampscott Middle School | 36.4% | 5.5% |
