Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E Ethel Little School ranks in the top 10% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: E Ethel Little School serves the southwest part of North Reading, MA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.8 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
E Ethel Little School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Motto
Big things are happening at the Little School.
School Rankings
E Ethel Little School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E Ethel Little School is 0.27, 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
#103 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. 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 E Ethel Little School's ranking?
E Ethel Little School is ranked #103 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend E Ethel Little School?
303 students attend E Ethel Little School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of E Ethel Little School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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