Excellent
#84 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 5% in state
E Ethel Little School
Elementary School · North Reading · North Reading, MA
A North Reading elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7 Barberry Lane, North Reading, MA 01864
- Math 66% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at E Ethel Little School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where E Ethel Little School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average472/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Reading), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,820
Median home value
$680,000
Median rent
$2,253/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood End Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Woburn StreetEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 1–3 | 1.4 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| North IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 4–5 | 1.9 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| L D BatchelderEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 452 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Reading
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
E Ethel Little School is listed in North Reading; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About E Ethel Little School
E Ethel Little School is a public elementary school in North Reading, MA, part of North Reading, serving approximately 294 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about E Ethel Little School
What grades does E Ethel Little School serve?
E Ethel Little School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend E Ethel Little School?
E Ethel Little School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E Ethel Little School?
The student-teacher ratio at E Ethel Little School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does E Ethel Little School rank in MA?
E Ethel Little School ranks #84 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is E Ethel Little School's MySchoolScout rating?
E Ethel Little School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at E Ethel Little School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, E Ethel Little School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is E Ethel Little School a charter school?
No, E Ethel Little School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is E Ethel Little School a Title I school?
No, E Ethel Little School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (978) 664-7820
- Area population (ZIP 01864)
- 15,634
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01864; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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