John Read Middle School vs. East Ridge Middle School
Should I attend John Read Middle School or East Ridge Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
East Ridge 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
Overview
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).
Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, East Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
335 students
499 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#103 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
97
-
Grade 6 Students
77
151
Grade 7 Students
79
169
Grade 8 Students
82
179
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
85%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%