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North Reading Middle School vs. Wilmington Middle School

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School Overview

School
North Reading Middle School
189 Park Street
North Reading, MA 01864
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Wilmington Middle School
25 Carter Lane
Wilmington, MA 01887
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

North Reading Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Wilmington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades 6-8, North Reading Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 781 students in grades 6-8, Wilmington Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
543 students
781 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Reading Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilmington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Reading Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilmington Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Reading Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilmington Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Reading Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Reading School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wilmington School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#236 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#756 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Reading Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilmington Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in MA)
52%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Reading Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilmington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wilmington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Reading Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilmington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wilmington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Reading Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilmington Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wilmington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Reading Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wilmington Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
-
58
Grade 6 Students
187
266
Grade 7 Students
165
205
Grade 8 Students
191
231

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Reading Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilmington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wilmington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Reading Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilmington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wilmington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Reading Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilmington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wilmington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Reading Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilmington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wilmington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Reading Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilmington Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wilmington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.31
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Reading Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilmington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wilmington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Reading Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilmington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wilmington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Reading Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilmington Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wilmington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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