Summary:
The Reading school district in Massachusetts is home to six exceptional elementary schools, each offering a high-quality education to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. These schools consistently outperform state averages on academic assessments, with several standout performers leading the way.
At the top of the list is Joshua Eaton, which has earned a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 57-92 over the past three years. Close behind is Alice M. Barrows, which has also earned a 4-star rating and ranks between 95-123 statewide. Another strong performer is J. Warren Killam, which ranks in the top quarter of Massachusetts elementary schools and has a 4-star rating.
The Reading elementary schools generally outperform the state averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with Joshua Eaton achieving a 70% proficiency rate in ELA compared to the state average of 41.53%. Additionally, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 11.3 to 14.7 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. While spending per student varies, with Birch Meadow and RISE PreSchool at the higher end, the Reading district as a whole is delivering a high-quality education to its students, setting them up for success both academically and beyond.
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