Wood End School is an elementary school in Reading, Massachusetts, United States. There were 246 students in grades K–5 and 21 staff members in 2022. The school was recognized in 2008 as a "Beacon of Light" school by the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Program.
Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wood End Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Wood End Elementary School serves the northern part of Reading, MA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the farthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wood End Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wood End Elementary School's student population of 236 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wood End Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood End Elementary 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
#408 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wood End Elementary School's ranking?
Wood End Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wood End Elementary School?
236 students attend Wood End Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wood End Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wood End Elementary School?
Wood End Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wood End Elementary School offer ?
Wood End Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wood End Elementary School part of?
Wood End Elementary School is part of Reading School District.
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