Excellent
#182 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 10% in state
L D Batchelder
Elementary School · North Reading · North Reading, MA
A North Reading elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
175 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864
- Math 77% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L D Batchelder score 79% 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 has held near 79% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 L D Batchelder sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Turner HoodEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| E Ethel Little SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Wood End Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| J Warren KillamEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 421 | 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
- #4 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
L D Batchelder is listed in North Reading; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L D Batchelder
L D Batchelder is a public elementary school in North Reading, MA, part of North Reading, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L D Batchelder
What grades does L D Batchelder serve?
L D Batchelder serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend L D Batchelder?
L D Batchelder has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L D Batchelder?
The student-teacher ratio at L D Batchelder is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L D Batchelder rank in MA?
L D Batchelder ranks #182 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is L D Batchelder's MySchoolScout rating?
L D Batchelder has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 L D Batchelder?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L D Batchelder has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is L D Batchelder a charter school?
No, L D Batchelder is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L D Batchelder a Title I school?
No, L D Batchelder is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (978) 664-7814
- 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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