John Read Middle School

486 Redding Road
Redding, CT 06896

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Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (203) 938-2533

www.johnreadps.org

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John Read Middle School serves 328 students in grades 5-8.

John Read Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut 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 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Read Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

John Read Middle School's student population of 328 students has declined by 24% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

328 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

John Read Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of John Read Middle School is 0.30, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#128 out of 957 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of John Read Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

73%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Read Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

79%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Read Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of John Read Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

28%

Black

13%

White

83%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in John Read Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of John Read Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Redding School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Read Middle School's ranking?

John Read Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut 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?

73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).

How many students attend John Read Middle School?

328 students attend John Read Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of John Read Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John Read Middle School?

John Read Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does John Read Middle School offer ?

John Read Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is John Read Middle School part of?

John Read Middle School is part of Redding School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Last Day of School (Tentative); Early Dismissal

June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 328 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education