C+ Top 61%

Clarke

No change from last year

#21 State Rank
B District Grade
MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated December 2025
206 Students
92.5% Attendance Rate
39.7 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

English Language Arts

43.5% Proficient or Above
18% Advanced

Mathematics

47% Proficient or Above
11% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2024 English Language Arts 03 56% 18%
2024 English Language Arts 04 31% 0%
2024 Mathematics 03 56% 17%
2024 Mathematics 04 38% 5%
2023 English Language Arts 03 55% 2%
2023 English Language Arts 04 22% 0%
2023 Mathematics 03 55% 21%
2023 Mathematics 04 41% 0%
2022 English Language Arts 03 41% 3%
2022 English Language Arts 04 26% 0%
2022 Mathematics 03 47% 11%
2022 Mathematics 04 19% 3%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

206 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 73.8%
Hispanic 17%
Multiracial 3.4%
Asian 2.9%
Black 2.4%

Gender

51% Male
49% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 17.5%
Special Education 20.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch 26.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

92.5% Attendance Rate
23.6% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Part of Swampscott School District

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clarke's grade rating?

Clarke has earned a grade of C+, ranked #21 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 61% of Massachusetts School schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Clarke?

Approximately 206 students are enrolled at Clarke.

How does Clarke perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Clarke's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (44% proficient), Mathematics (47% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Clarke?

Clarke has an attendance rate of 92.5%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Clarke part of?

Clarke is part of Swampscott School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.