Serving 335 students in grades 5-8, John Read Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
John Read Middle School's student population of 335 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Read Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Read Middle 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
#91 out of 940 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
2%
13%
White
85%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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 is ranked #91 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are John Read Middle School often compared to?
John Read Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethel Middle School, East Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend John Read Middle School?
335 students attend John Read Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of John Read Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 9:1, 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.
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