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Best Schools in Reading, MI
Reading, MI has 14 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,266 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Reading meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Reading, MI
The top high schools in Reading, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quincy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 391 Students
2. Hillsdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
3. Coldwater High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 944 Students
4. Reading High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 309 Students
Best Middle Schools in Reading, MI
The top middle schools in Reading, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quincy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 323 Students
2. Legg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students
3. Davis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Reading, MI
The top elementary schools in Reading, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Community Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 370 Students
2. Jennings Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quincy Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
3. Reynolds Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reading Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 387 Students
4. Lakeland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 373 Students
5. Gier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 454 Students
6. Larsen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coldwater Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Reading, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Reading, MI has a total population of 2,819 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Reading, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Reading, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Reading, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Reading, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Reading, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Reading, MI
How many schools are in Reading, MI?
Reading, MI has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,266 students in total.
How do schools in Reading perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Reading score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Reading meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Reading?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Reading
2 of 2 schools in Reading carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Reading. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.