Best High Schools in Reading, MA

Reading, MA has 5 high schools with 4,312 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Reading score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Reading exceed expectations.

1. Reading Memorial High

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Reading • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students

2. North Reading High

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Reading • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students

3. Stoneham High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stoneham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 619 Students

4. Woburn High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woburn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students

Best Middle Schools in Reading, MA

Reading, MA has 7 middle schools with 4,404 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Reading score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Reading exceed expectations.

1. North Reading Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Reading • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students

2. Lynnfield Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lynnfield • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 713 Students

3. Arthur W Coolidge Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Reading • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students

4. Walter S Parker Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Reading • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students

5. Stoneham Central Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stoneham • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 678 Students

6. Galvin Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wakefield • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1065 Students

7. John F Kennedy Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Woburn • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Reading, MA

Reading, MA has 10 elementary schools with 2,934 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Reading score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Reading meet expectations.

1. Joshua Eaton

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Reading • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students

2. Alice M Barrows

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Reading • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students

3. Wood End Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Reading • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 246 Students

4. Walton

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wakefield • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 213 Students

5. J Warren Killam

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Reading • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students

6. Birch Meadow

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Reading • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 358 Students

7. Dolbeare

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wakefield • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 433 Students

8. Robin Hood

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Stoneham • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 393 Students

9. Reading Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Reading Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 37 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Reading, MA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Reading, MA has a total population of 25,689 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 66% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Reading, MA

11,650

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

66%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Reading, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

9.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.77 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Reading, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Reading, MA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,993 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

87 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Reading, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Reading, MA

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Wakefield, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Stoneham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Woburn, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lynnfield, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
North Reading, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wilmington, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Burlington, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Melrose, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Winchester, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pinehurst, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations