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Clarke

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Summary

Clarke is an elementary school located in Swampscott, Massachusetts, serving 205 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. While the school's MCAS performance is generally above the state average, it lags behind the other elementary schools in the Swampscott district, particularly in recent years. For example, in 2023-2024, Clarke's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (42.47%) and Mathematics (46.67%) were lower than the Swampscott district averages (50.16% and 50.44%, respectively).

Additionally, Clarke's rankings among Massachusetts elementary schools for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, white students, and students with disabilities, have declined in recent years, with many rankings in the bottom half of the state. This suggests that the school may need to address equity concerns and ensure that it is providing equitable educational opportunities for all learners. Furthermore, Clarke's spending per student ($19,310 in 2020-2021) is higher than the Swampscott district average, which may indicate a need to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocation.

The analysis of Clarke's data reveals both strengths and areas for improvement. While the school's higher percentage of white students and generally above-average MCAS performance are positive attributes, the declining performance trend, lower rankings compared to other Swampscott schools, and potential equity concerns suggest that the school leadership and district should closely examine the factors contributing to these issues and develop targeted strategies to address them.

206

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

15.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Middlesex Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907-1247

(781) 596-8812

District: Swampscott

Students who attend Clarke usually attend:

Middle:	Swampscott Middle
High:	Swampscott High

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.8%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 37th percentile in 2022 → 53rd in 2024

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 53rd (2024) from a 37th-percentile low (2022)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school45%

District avg50%

Massachusetts avg40%

Not ranked this year

Clarke did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	53.7	430 of 916	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.1	438 of 928	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	37.4	588 of 932	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.9	555 of 936	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.3	430 of 942	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.4	363 of 934	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.2	422 of 938	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	78.8	184 of 932	80.3%	★★★★☆
2015	82.7	126 of 914	86.2%	★★★★☆
2014	77.4	196 of 926	78.8%	★★★★☆
2013	77.6	198 of 928	78.7%	★★★★☆
2012	92.5	21 of 930	97.7%	★★★★★
2011	73.4	264 of 924	71.4%	★★★★☆
2010	68.3	308 of 920	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	75.7	219 of 909	75.9%	★★★★☆
2008	54.0	459 of 908	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	55.9	443 of 911	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	75.2	223 of 911	75.5%	★★★★☆
2005	74.3	249 of 887	71.9%	★★★★☆
2004	93.0	15 of 882	98.3%	★★★★★
2003	80.8	166 of 884	81.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	24.3	554 of 672	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	58.9	370 of 886	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.2	388 of 887	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.5	567 of 901	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.9	596 of 898	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.2	407 of 902	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.8	435 of 893	51.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	45.8	397 of 760	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.1	212 of 757	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	40.5	470 of 772	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.2	191 of 705	72.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	48.6	464 of 891	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.5	455 of 896	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.3	571 of 908	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.6	490 of 904	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.8	419 of 907	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.5	259 of 898	71.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	23.2	764 of 905	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	58.1	315 of 894	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.5	318 of 896	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	29.2	710 of 886	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	41.1	557 of 925	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	54.6	342 of 753	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.6	324 of 762	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	26.7	601 of 764	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.8	567 of 765	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.5	451 of 780	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.4	352 of 772	54.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2024)58th percentile+5 vs school

White (2024)55th percentile~ school

Male (2024)48th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)48th percentile-5 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)40th percentile~ school

Disabled (2022)18th percentile-19 vs school

Special Education (2022)16th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2023-2024) ?

Mathematics47%+6 vs state

English Language Arts42%+3 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clarke

What is the racial makeup of Clarke?

Students at Clarke are 74% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Clarke?

In the 2023-24 school year, 206 students attended Clarke.

What district is Clarke in?

Swampscott

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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