Top Rankings
North Reading School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,327 students in North Reading School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in North Reading School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,327 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
204 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Reading School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
10%
Showing 1999–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% White
85%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,325 is higher than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,381 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$57 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$25,325
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,381
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best North Reading School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L D Batchelder
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
175 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7814
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
E Ethel Little School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 Barberry Lane
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
North Reading High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7800
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
North Reading Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7806
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7806
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
J Turner Hood
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298a Haverhill St
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
North Reading, MA 01864
(978) 664-7817
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Reading School District?
North Reading School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,327 students.
What is the rank of North Reading School District?
North Reading School District is ranked #35 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Reading School District?
85% of North Reading School District students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Reading School District?
North Reading School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is North Reading School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,381 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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