Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alice M Barrows ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: The Alice M. Barrows school serves the southwest part of Reading, MA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice M Barrows ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alice M Barrows's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
The joy of learning
School Rankings
Alice M Barrows ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice M Barrows is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice M Barrows's ranking?
Alice M Barrows is ranked #361 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Alice M Barrows often compared to?
Alice M Barrowsis often viewed alongside schools like Joshua Eaton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Alice M Barrows?
365 students attend Alice M Barrows.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Alice M Barrows students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice M Barrows?
Alice M Barrows has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alice M Barrows offer ?
Alice M Barrows offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alice M Barrows part of?
Alice M Barrows is part of Reading School District.
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