E Ethel Little School

7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E Ethel Little School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

E Ethel Little School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

E Ethel Little School's student population of 297 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

E Ethel Little School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E Ethel Little School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#174 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
37%
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70-74%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
23%
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Black
1%
10%
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White
87%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E Ethel Little School's ranking?
E Ethel Little School is ranked #174 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are E Ethel Little School often compared to?
E Ethel Little Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J Turner Hood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend E Ethel Little School?
297 students attend E Ethel Little School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of E Ethel Little School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E Ethel Little School?
E Ethel Little School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does E Ethel Little School offer ?
E Ethel Little School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E Ethel Little School part of?
E Ethel Little School is part of North Reading School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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