Alice M Barrows

16 Edgemont Avenue
Reading, MA 01867

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Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (781) 942-9166

www.reading.k12.ma.us

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Alice M Barrows serves 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Alice M Barrows placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
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:

School Overview

Alice M Barrows's student population of 354 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

354 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Alice M Barrows is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Alice M Barrows is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#241 out of 1667 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Alice M Barrows, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alice M Barrows and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alice M Barrows and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Alice M Barrows and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

88%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Alice M Barrows and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.22

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Alice M Barrows and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Reading School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alice M Barrows's ranking?

Alice M Barrows ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).

How many students attend Alice M Barrows?

354 students attend Alice M Barrows.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Alice M Barrows students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice M Barrows?

Alice M Barrows has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Alice M Barrows part of?

Alice M Barrows is part of Reading School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 354 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education