Serving 1,135 students in grades 9-12, Reading Memorial High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reading Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Reading Memorial High School's student population of 1,135 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reading Memorial High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reading Memorial High 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
87%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reading Memorial High School's ranking?
Reading Memorial High School is ranked #57 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Reading Memorial High School often compared to?
Reading Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Reading High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reading Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Reading Memorial High School is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Reading Memorial High School?
1,135 students attend Reading Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Reading Memorial High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reading Memorial High School?
Reading Memorial High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Reading Memorial High School offer ?
Reading Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Reading Memorial High School part of?
Reading Memorial High School is part of Reading School District.
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