Excellent
#69 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 4% in state
North Reading Middle
Middle School · North Reading · North Reading, MA
A middle school in North Reading, MA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
189 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864
- Math 70% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Reading Middle score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where North Reading Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur W Coolidge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Lynnfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 5–8 | 3.3 mi | 709 | Compare → |
| Walter S Parker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| The Pike SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–9 | 4.4 mi | 430 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Reading
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 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
North Reading Middle is listed in North Reading; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Reading Middle
North Reading Middle is a public middle school in North Reading, MA, part of North Reading, serving approximately 543 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Reading Middle
What grades does North Reading Middle serve?
North Reading Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Reading Middle?
North Reading Middle has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Reading Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Reading Middle is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Reading Middle rank in MA?
North Reading Middle ranks #69 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is North Reading Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
North Reading Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 North Reading Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Reading Middle has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Reading Middle a charter school?
No, North Reading Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Reading Middle a Title I school?
No, North Reading Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (978) 664-7806
- 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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