North Reading

The North Reading school district in Massachusetts is home to 5 highly-rated schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 28th out of 351 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance across the board.

Among the standout schools in the district, L.D. Batchelder Elementary and E. Ethel Little School are ranked 10th and 37th, respectively, out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. These schools demonstrate consistently high performance on MCAS tests, with over 70% of students proficient or better in core subjects. North Reading High School also stands out, ranking 33rd out of 348 high schools in the state and boasting a 97.2% graduation rate.

Across the district, MCAS test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, often by 20-30 percentage points. Spending per student ranges from $16,741 to $19,065, with the high school receiving the highest per-student funding. Student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 9.5 to 13.5 students per teacher. While the district's schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, further analysis could explore how resources are allocated and the factors contributing to the slight dip in performance as students transition from the elementary to middle and high school levels.