Reading School District
School District · Reading, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,138
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,138
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Reading?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge 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.
J Warren Killam
Reading · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Joshua Eaton
Reading · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wood End Elementary School
Reading · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#34 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,138
$1,233 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,850 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Reading ranks #34 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Reading's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are J Warren Killam (8.6/10), Joshua Eaton (8.6/10), and Wood End Elementary School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Reading
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J Warren Killam | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Joshua Eaton | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Wood End Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Alice M Barrows | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Reading Memorial High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Arthur W Coolidge Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Walter S Parker Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Birch Meadow | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.9/10, Reading is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is J Warren Killam, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Reading students show an average math proficiency of 64.1% and ELA proficiency of 68.4%.
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 7.9/10. 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?
J Warren Killam is the highest-rated school in Reading with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Reading?
Across schools in Reading with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.4%. 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 7.9/10 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 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.4%
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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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