C+ Top 61%

Clarke

Rank unchanged from 2024 to 2025

#21 State Rank
B District Grade
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
206 Students
92.5% Attendance Rate
39.7 Composite Score

MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2024 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

43.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

18% exceeding expectations

2022 33.5% 33.5%
2023 38.5% 38.5%
2024 43.5% 43.5%

Mathematics

47% Meeting or exceeding expectations

11% exceeding expectations

2022 33% 33%
2023 48% 48%
2024 47% 47%
View published results by year and grade
Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2024English Language Arts03 56%18%
2024English Language Arts04 31%—
2024Mathematics03 56%17%
2024Mathematics04 38%5%
2023English Language Arts03 55%2%
2023English Language Arts04 22%—
2023Mathematics03 55%21%
2023Mathematics04 41%—
2022English Language Arts03 41%3%
2022English Language Arts04 26%—
2022Mathematics03 47%11%
2022Mathematics04 19%3%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

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.