Overview

Swift River is a public school in New Salem, MA. It is the only elementary school in New Salem-Wendell School District.

School Rating

Swift River is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Massachusetts with the same grade levels.
5/10
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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Neighborhood

201 Wendell Road
New Salem, MA 01355
School leader: Kelley Sullivan
(978) 544-6926
(978) 544-2253
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School attendance zone
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