Wood End Elementary School

85 Sunset Rock Lane
Reading, MA 01867

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Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (781) 942-5420

www.reading.k12.ma.us

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Wood End Elementary School serves 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Wood End Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

Wood End Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

249 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Wood End Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Wood End Elementary School is 0.22, 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

#318 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wood End Elementary 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)

60-64%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wood End Elementary 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

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

88%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Wood End Elementary 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

0.22

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Wood End Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 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 Wood End Elementary School's ranking?

Wood End Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Wood End Elementary School?

249 students attend Wood End Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Wood End Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood End Elementary School?

Wood End Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Wood End Elementary School part of?

Wood End Elementary School is part of Reading School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education