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8.1 avg / 10

North Reading School District

School District · North Reading, Massachusetts

Students: 2,317
Teachers (FTE): 207

Avg Rating

8.1

out of 10

Schools

5

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,546

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.2:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#18 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.8

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,546

+$175 vs Massachusetts median

District size

2,317 students

Typical than Massachusetts median

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. The district invests $21,546 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.1/10, North Reading is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is E Ethel Little School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, North Reading students show an average math proficiency of 69.6% and ELA proficiency of 71.5%.

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

Math Proficiency 69.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 71.5%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in North Reading with test data.

District Details

City
North Reading
Total Enrollment
2,317
Teachers (FTE)
207
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data 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 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in North Reading?

North Reading spends $21,546 per student per year.

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?

E Ethel Little School is the highest-rated school in North Reading with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in North Reading?

Across schools in North Reading with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.5%. 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 8.1/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.1/10
Math Proficiency
69.6%
ELA Proficiency
71.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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