C
Below Average
52/100

Swift River Elementary

📚 01 – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 57 State Street, Belchertown, MA 01007
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 47% · Math 42% proficient · 28th percentile in Massachusetts
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
468
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%28/100reading 28th percentile, math 28th percentile among Massachusetts elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −33 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−6 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−7 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%37%reading -20 pts, math -21 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income25%25%reading -11 pts, math -7 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 57 State Street
City Belchertown
ZIP Code 01007
District 2502430
NCES School ID 250243000836
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01007

Understanding the community around Swift River Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $99,500
Per Capita Income $46,251
Poverty Rate 4.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%
High School or Higher 97.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $336,400
Median Rent $1,211
Owner-Occupied 84.5%
Renter-Occupied 15.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Swift River Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.4%
Hispanic/Latino 10.7%
Two or More Races 5.3%
Black 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 468
Teachers (FTE) 38.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Swift River Elementary?
Swift River Elementary has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Swift River Elementary?
Swift River Elementary has 468 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Swift River Elementary serve?
Swift River Elementary serves grades 01 – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Swift River Elementary receive per student?
Swift River Elementary receives $19,419 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Swift River Elementary in 01007 ▼
Avg Home Value
$482,851
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,908
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
15.5%

Other Schools in 01007

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026