Serving 350 students in grades 5-8, John Read Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Read Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
John Read Middle School's student population of 350 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Read Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Read Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
2%
12%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Read Middle School's ranking?
John Read Middle School is ranked #127 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are John Read Middle School often compared to?
John Read Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Middle School, East Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend John Read Middle School?
350 students attend John Read Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of John Read Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Read Middle School?
John Read Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Read Middle School offer ?
John Read Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Read Middle School part of?
John Read Middle School is part of Redding School District.
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