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Alice M Barrows

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Alice M Barrows ranks 123 rd of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

123^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 906 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Summary

Alice M Barrows is an exceptional elementary school located in Reading, Massachusetts, serving 356 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, with outstanding academic performance and a strong commitment to supporting diverse student populations.

Alice M Barrows excels in academic achievement, with MCAS test scores significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, 63.78% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 41.53%, and 67.57% were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.74%. The school also stands out for its exceptional support and performance for various student subgroups, including low socioeconomic status students, special education students, and female students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as J. Warren Killam and Wood End Elementary in the Reading School District, as well as schools in neighboring districts like Hurld-Wyman Elementary and Mary D. Altavesta in Woburn, Alice M Barrows significantly outperforms these schools across all academic measures. The school's consistent high performance, exceptional support for diverse student populations, and efficient resource allocation make it a standout educational institution within the region.

365

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,956

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

16 Edgemont Avenue
Reading, MA 01867

(781) 942-9166

District: Reading

Students who attend Alice M Barrows usually attend:

Middle:	Walter S Parker Middle
High:	Reading Memorial High

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Asian:

4.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (66% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Massachusetts elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg64%

Massachusetts avg41%

123^rd of 906

Massachusetts public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Elementary Schools in the Reading

48^th of 348Reading among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	85.2	123 of 906	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	88.5	95 of 916	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	81.4	167 of 928	82.0%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	152 of 932	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	89.6	86 of 936	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	84.1	124 of 942	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	216 of 934	76.9%	★★★★☆
2017	82.7	146 of 938	84.4%	★★★★☆
2016	74.3	230 of 932	75.3%	★★★★☆
2015	75.5	212 of 914	76.8%	★★★★☆
2014	66.1	334 of 926	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	78.3	189 of 928	79.6%	★★★★☆
2012	83.6	124 of 930	86.7%	★★★★☆
2011	72.7	274 of 924	70.3%	★★★★☆
2010	75.2	236 of 920	74.3%	★★★★☆
2009	72.9	254 of 909	72.1%	★★★★☆
2008	80.8	155 of 908	82.9%	★★★★☆
2007	85.1	105 of 911	88.5%	★★★★☆
2006	81.9	149 of 911	83.6%	★★★★☆
2005	79.3	181 of 887	79.6%	★★★★☆
2004	87.2	84 of 882	90.5%	★★★★★
2003	85.6	104 of 884	88.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	65.0	176 of 672	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	77.2	91 of 632	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	76.6	105 of 665	84.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	89.4	70 of 869	91.9%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	63 of 886	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	78.8	183 of 887	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	79.5	168 of 901	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	86.6	108 of 898	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	78.5	167 of 902	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.0	219 of 893	75.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	96.4	6 of 736	99.2%	★★★★★
2023	83.6	60 of 757	92.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	196 of 884	77.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.1	122 of 891	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	80.4	162 of 896	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	144 of 908	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	89.5	70 of 904	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	86.8	85 of 907	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	74.2	216 of 898	75.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	75.6	113 of 717	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	89.4	36 of 731	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	87.0	49 of 703	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	45.9	486 of 905	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.4	223 of 894	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	68.5	200 of 896	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	51.8	402 of 886	54.6%	★★★☆☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	89.0	78 of 925	91.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	77.6	134 of 737	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	81.2	100 of 753	86.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.6	162 of 762	78.7%	★★★★☆
2022	75.3	148 of 764	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	87.3	59 of 765	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	78.2	127 of 780	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	68.1	227 of 772	70.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2025)92nd percentile+6 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)92nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)84th percentile~ school

White (2025)82nd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)78th percentile-9 vs school

Disabled (2022)74th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics68%+27 vs state

Science66%+24 vs state

English Language Arts64%+22 vs state

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Schools Near Alice M Barrows

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Alice M Barrows	Public	K-5	16 Edgemont Avenue	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	No	(781) 942-9166	365	29	12.8		312 (85.5%)	6 (1.6%)	19 (5.2%)	16 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	85.2	123^rd of 906 public elementary schools	86.4%		88.5	95^th of 916 public elementary schools	89.6%	28	62.9	76.3	53.1	63.8	56.5	81.4	65.6	67.6	65.6	65.6	$17,956
Joshua Eaton	Public	K-5	365 Summer Avenue	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 942-9161	388	28	13.7		318 (82.0%)	8 (2.1%)	30 (7.7%)	17 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	89	83^rd of 906 public elementary schools	90.8%		88.6	92^nd of 916 public elementary schools	90.0%	9	74.6	77.3	59.2	70.0	79.0	81.8	55.7	71.7	63.4	63.4	$17,102
Birch Meadow	Public	K-5	27 A B Lord Dr	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	No	(781) 944-2335	359	33	10.7		295 (82.2%)	10 (2.8%)	16 (4.5%)	19 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	76.9	220^th of 906 public elementary schools	75.7%		79.9	185^th of 916 public elementary schools	79.8%	35	56.1	58.9	50.6	54.7	50.9	58.9	61.5	57.6	64.1	64.1	$19,866
Mary D Altavesta	Public	K-5	980 1/2 Main Street	Woburn	01801	Middlesex County	Woburn	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 937-8235	248	24	10.2		118 (47.6%)	36 (14.5%)	57 (23.0%)	21 (8.5%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	16.7	773^rd of 906 public elementary schools	14.7%		48.2	492^nd of 916 public elementary schools	46.3%	281	37.2	15.6	15.8	23.9	16.3	21.9	7.9	15.0	29.0	29.0	$22,263
Robin Hood	Public	K-4	70 Oak Street	Stoneham	02180	Middlesex County	Stoneham	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 279-3870	380	30	12.6		278 (73.2%)	13 (3.4%)	45 (11.8%)	20 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	55.3	404^th of 906 public elementary schools	55.4%		47.2	501^st of 916 public elementary schools	45.3%	97	54.6	39.4		46.7	53.0	36.1		44.2			$19,415
Linscott-Rumford	Public	K-5	86 Elm Street	Woburn	01801	Middlesex County	Woburn	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 937-8239	209	14	14.8		119 (56.9%)	19 (9.1%)	35 (16.7%)	28 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.3%)	66.7	313^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.5%		59.1	377^th of 916 public elementary schools	58.8%	64	62.5	62.9	30.0	55.8	53.7	54.3	20.0	46.9	55.0	55.0	$20,769
J Warren Killam	Public	K-5	333 Charles Street	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	No	(781) 944-7831	406	30	13.4		321 (79.1%)	21 (5.2%)	26 (6.4%)	30 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	84.4	135^th of 906 public elementary schools	85.1%		79.1	193^rd of 916 public elementary schools	78.9%	58	72.0	78.4	51.9	65.9	73.3	78.4	53.2	66.8	59.5	59.5	$16,637
Walton	Public	K-4	18 Davidson Road	Wakefield	01880	Middlesex County	Wakefield	No	No	No	No	(781) 246-6494	218	16	13.5		184 (84.4%)	4 (1.8%)	18 (8.3%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.2%)	71.8	263^rd of 906 public elementary schools	71.0%		69	289^th of 916 public elementary schools	68.4%	26	47.8	51.1		49.5	65.2	55.6		60.4			$18,361
Wood End Elementary School	Public	K-5	85 Sunset Rock Lane	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	No	(781) 942-5420	236	18	13.3		200 (84.7%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.2%)	16 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	77.6	210^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.8%		85.9	117^th of 916 public elementary schools	87.2%	93	46.7	62.1	61.7	56.2	44.4	69.0	63.8	57.9	74.5	74.5	$19,634
Hurld-Wyman Elementary School	Public	K-5	39 Wyman Street	Woburn	01801	Middlesex County	Woburn	No	No	No	No	(781) 937-8243	418	32	13.1		292 (69.9%)	21 (5.0%)	60 (14.4%)	23 (5.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	53.1	424^th of 906 public elementary schools	53.2%		58.8	382^nd of 916 public elementary schools	58.3%	42	53.2	39.3	46.2	46.3	46.8	21.3	43.1	37.2	52.3	52.3	$19,798

Frequently Asked Questions about Alice M Barrows

What schools do graduates of Alice M Barrows attend?

Students who attend Alice M Barrows usually go on to attend:

Middle : Walter S Parker Middle
High : Reading Memorial High

What district is Alice M Barrows in?

Reading

Is Alice M Barrows a good school?

Alice M Barrows ranks 123^rd of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alice M Barrows?

In the 2024-25 school year, 365 students attended Alice M Barrows.

What is the racial makeup of Alice M Barrows?

Students at Alice M Barrows are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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