John Read Middle School vs. East Ridge Middle School
Should you attend John Read Middle School or East Ridge Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Student Attention
East Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 353 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 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 481 students in grades 6-8, East Ridge 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 66% (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 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
353 students
481 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#153 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
86
-
Grade 6 Students
91
160
Grade 7 Students
101
164
Grade 8 Students
75
157
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
81%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
