North Reading School District

189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

North Reading School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,317 students in North Reading School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in North Reading School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,317 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

North Reading School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#38 out of 397 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of North Reading  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Reading  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Reading  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Reading  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of North Reading  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
126 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
25%
# Black Students
13 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
1,967 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
85%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
45
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
177
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
209
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
191
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
171
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,798

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,240 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,674 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of North Reading  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$53 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of North Reading  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,240
$23,845
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in North Reading  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,674
$24,602
This chart displays average spending per public school student in North Reading  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best North Reading School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L D Batchelder
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
175 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
E Ethel Little School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
North Reading High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
North Reading Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7806
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
J Turner Hood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
298a Haverhill St
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Reading School District?
North Reading School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,317 students.
What is the rank of North Reading School District?
North Reading School District is ranked #36 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Reading School District?
85% of North Reading School District students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Reading School District?
North Reading School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is North Reading School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,674 is less than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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