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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,354 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 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,354 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
North Reading School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 395 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.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 397 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
122 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
24%
# Black Students
15 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
2,015 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
85%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
200
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
192
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
176
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
163
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
177
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,859 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,317 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,859
$23,913
Spending / Student
$22,317
$24,672
Best North Reading School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L D Batchelder
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
E Ethel Little School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
North Reading High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7800
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
North Reading Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7806
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7806
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #55.
J Turner Hood
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298a Haverhill St
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Reading School District?
North Reading School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,354 students.
What is the rank of North Reading School District?
North Reading School District is ranked #36 out of 395 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 $22,317 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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