North Reading School District
School District · North Reading, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,317
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,317
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating North Reading?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Reading as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
North Reading Middle
North Reading · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
E Ethel Little School
North Reading · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Reading High
North Reading · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#6 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.5
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,546
+$175 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,317 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
North Reading ranks #6 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. North Reading's schools with real test data average 8.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Reading Middle (9.2/10), E Ethel Little School (9.1/10), and North Reading High (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in North Reading
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Reading Middle | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | E Ethel Little School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | North Reading High | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | L D Batchelder | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | J Turner Hood | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Reading
North Reading is a North Reading, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,317 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. District-level spending was $21,546 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.8/10, North Reading is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Reading Middle, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, North Reading students show an average math proficiency of 72.1% and ELA proficiency of 74.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Reading, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Reading with test data.
Schools in North Reading
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- North Reading
- Total Enrollment
- 2,317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 207
- District spending per student
- $21,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Reading?
North Reading has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Reading?
The average composite rating for North Reading is 8.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in North Reading?
North Reading's district-level spending was $21,546 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Reading?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Reading is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Reading?
North Reading Middle is the highest-rated school in North Reading with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in North Reading?
Across schools in North Reading with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Reading compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
North Reading has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare North Reading with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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