Reading School District
School District · Reading, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,138
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,138
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#46 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,138
$1,233 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,850 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
About Reading
Reading is a Reading, Massachusetts school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,850 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $20,138 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Reading is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Joshua Eaton, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Reading students show an average math proficiency of 61.1% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Reading, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Reading with test data.
Schools in Reading
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Reading
- Total Enrollment
- 3,850
- Teachers (FTE)
- 297
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Reading?
Reading has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Reading?
The average composite rating for Reading is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Reading?
Reading spends $20,138 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Reading?
The average student-teacher ratio in Reading is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Reading?
Joshua Eaton is the highest-rated school in Reading with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Reading?
Across schools in Reading with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Reading compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Reading has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 9 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.3%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare 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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