Reading Memorial High School

62 Oakland Rd
Reading, MA 01867

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (781) 944-8200

www.reading.k12.ma.us

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Reading Memorial High School serves 1,222 students in grades 9-12.

Reading Memorial High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,222 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Reading Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Reading Memorial High School's student population of 1,222 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,222 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

88 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Reading Memorial High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Reading Memorial High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#57 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Reading Memorial High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

73%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Reading Memorial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reading Memorial High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Reading Memorial High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

87%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Reading Memorial High School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Reading Memorial High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

98%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Reading Memorial High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Reading School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reading Memorial High School's ranking?

Reading Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Reading Memorial High School?

The graduation rate of Reading Memorial High School is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Reading Memorial High School?

1,222 students attend Reading Memorial High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Reading Memorial High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Reading Memorial High School?

Reading Memorial High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Reading Memorial High School offer ?

Reading Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Reading Memorial High School part of?

Reading Memorial High School is part of Reading School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,222 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education