Arthur W Coolidge Middle

Summary:

Arthur W Coolidge Middle is a public middle school located in Reading, MA, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 429. The school is part of the highly-ranked Reading School District, which is ranked 42 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arthur W Coolidge Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Massachusetts, with strong academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. Coolidge Middle also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10.6, suggesting a favorable learning environment with more individualized attention.

While Coolidge Middle outperforms its closest neighboring school, Walter S Parker Middle, it does not dominate higher-performing schools in the region, such as Lynnfield Middle and North Reading Middle. Additionally, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is not as strong as its overall academic achievements, suggesting an area for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 89 Birch Meadow Dr
       Reading, MA  01867


(781) 942-9158

District: Reading

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,498 Help


Students who attend Arthur W Coolidge Middle usually attend:

High:    Reading Memorial High

Feeder schools for Arthur W Coolidge Middle:

Elementary:    Birch Meadow
    Wood End Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Asian:
3.7%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.1% Help


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Compare Details Arthur W Coolidge Middle ranks better than 89% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arthur W Coolidge Middle is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arthur W Coolidge Middle is $17,498.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arthur W Coolidge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Arthur W Coolidge Middle 54th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Arthur W Coolidge Middle in the ranking list.)

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Reading:

SchoolDigger ranks Reading 42nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arthur W Coolidge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Arthur W Coolidge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.35 38th 339 88.8%
2004 87.97 38th 344 89.0%
2005 86.85 50th 356 86.0%
2006 86.67 47th 399 88.2%
2007 87.64 32nd 399 92.0%
2008 89.24 24th 407 94.1%
2009 88.33 31st 409 92.4%
2010 86.04 47th 434 89.2%
2011 84.31 54th 449 88.0%
2012 84.40 57th 455 87.5%
2013 81.73 74th 455 83.7%
2014 76.35 108th 455 76.3%
2015 79.07 90th 441 79.6%
2016 84.36 49th 482 89.8%
2017 85.14 60th 487 87.7%
2018 88.87 44th 484 90.9%
2019 90.34 33rd 498 93.4%
2021 86.01 59th 501 88.2%
2022 93.00 33rd 497 93.4%
2023 90.72 49th 501 90.2%
2024 89.65 54th 493 89.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arthur W Coolidge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.84 81st 467 82.7%
2019 64.81 119th 484 75.4%
2021 40.99 266th 489 45.6%
2022 74.10 72nd 503 85.7%
2023 89.88 22nd 444 95.0%
2024 83.51 41st 441 90.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arthur W Coolidge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.53 80th 438 81.7%
2019 62.27 139th 452 69.2%
2021 43.12 249th 462 46.1%
2022 82.07 53rd 489 89.2%
2023 79.75 61st 481 87.3%
2024 68.64 105th 469 77.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Arthur W Coolidge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.70 52nd 463 88.8%
2019 87.69 42nd 478 91.2%
2021 84.58 60th 483 87.6%
2022 92.33 33rd 494 93.3%
2023 88.86 50th 489 89.8%
2024 89.16 53rd 481 89.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Arthur W Coolidge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.55 16th 417 96.2%
2019 86.50 35th 424 91.7%
2021 64.35 90th 431 79.1%
2022 90.85 23rd 445 94.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Arthur W Coolidge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.98 37th 466 92.1%
2019 91.43 29th 478 93.9%
2021 85.51 62nd 485 87.2%
2022 92.41 34th 497 93.2%
2023 90.81 43rd 489 91.2%
2024 87.81 54th 483 88.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Arthur W Coolidge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.01 58th 491 88.2%
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Rank History for White students at Arthur W Coolidge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.05 51st 395 87.1%
2019 85.78 39th 396 90.2%
2021 78.81 61st 401 84.8%
2022 88.47 35th 404 91.3%
2023 84.77 54th 403 86.6%
2024 83.32 57th 392 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Arthur W Coolidge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 391 13 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1989 405 13 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1990 397 13 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 379 23 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 378 18 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1993 399 14 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1994 417 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 446 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1996 446 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1997 454 4 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 435 6 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1999 437 5 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 453 2 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2001 579 2 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 474 7 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 474 7 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 484 7 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 448 6 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2006 403 4 16 8 0 n/a n/a 11 442
2007 382 7 17 11 2 n/a n/a 7 426
2008 396 7 18 8 2 n/a n/a 5 436
2009 423 7 20 8 2 0 6 0 466
2010 440 5 19 6 1 0 5 0 476
2011 454 5 17 5 1 0 8 0 490
2012 438 6 14 2 1 0 5 0 466
2013 431 10 16 3 0 0 2 0 462
2014 412 12 18 3 0 0 4 0 449
2015 432 10 22 3 0 0 9 0 476
2016 427 11 20 4 0 0 9 0 471
2017 423 9 20 5 0 0 9 0 466
2018 422 9 22 12 0 1 10 0 476
2019 395 7 15 12 1 1 12 0 443
2020 386 8 11 7 0 1 11 0 424
2021 371 6 10 8 0 0 4 0 399
2022 374 5 13 8 0 0 5 1 406
2023 382 9 16 13 0 0 8 1 429

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arthur W Coolidge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 n/a n/a n/a
1989 423 n/a n/a n/a
1990 415 n/a n/a n/a
1991 408 n/a n/a n/a
1992 399 n/a n/a n/a
1993 416 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 426 n/a n/a n/a
1995 450 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 450 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 455 n/a 0.0 0
2000 464 n/a 0.0 1.3
2001 599 n/a 0.0 1
2002 496 n/a n/a 1.8
2003 496 n/a n/a 1.8
2004 509 39.6 12.9 1.6
2005 473 38.6 12.3 2.7
2006 442 38.6 11.5 2.8
2007 426 38.0 11.2 2.4
2008 436 37.2 11.7 3.9
2009 466 36.6 12.7 4.9
2010 476 38.6 12.3 4
2011 490 40.0 12.2 3.5
2012 466 36.8 12.6 3.9
2013 462 38.3 12.0 5
2014 449 37.4 11.9 3.1
2015 476 36.0 13.2 6.1
2016 471 39.0 12.0 n/a
2017 466 38.0 12.2 n/a
2018 476 37.6 12.6 n/a
2019 443 40.1 11.0 n/a
2020 424 39.0 10.8 n/a
2021 399 38.9 10.2 n/a
2022 406 39.8 10.1 n/a
2023 429 40.2 10.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arthur W Coolidge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 n/a n/a n/a
1989 423 n/a n/a n/a
1990 415 n/a n/a n/a
1991 408 n/a n/a n/a
1992 399 n/a n/a n/a
1993 416 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 426 n/a n/a n/a
1995 450 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 450 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 449 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 455 n/a 0.0 0
2000 464 n/a 0.0 1.3
2001 599 n/a 0.0 1
2002 496 n/a n/a 1.8
2003 496 n/a n/a 1.8
2004 509 39.6 12.9 1.6
2005 473 38.6 12.3 2.7
2006 442 38.6 11.5 2.8
2007 426 38.0 11.2 2.4
2008 436 37.2 11.7 3.9
2009 466 36.6 12.7 4.9
2010 476 38.6 12.3 4
2011 490 40.0 12.2 3.5
2012 466 36.8 12.6 3.9
2013 462 38.3 12.0 5
2014 449 37.4 11.9 3.1
2015 476 36.0 13.2 6.1
2016 471 39.0 12.0 n/a
2017 466 38.0 12.2 n/a
2018 476 37.6 12.6 n/a
2019 443 40.1 11.0 n/a
2020 424 39.0 10.8 n/a
2021 399 38.9 10.2 n/a
2022 406 39.8 10.1 n/a
2023 429 40.2 10.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arthur W Coolidge Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $289 (1.9%) $14,978 (98.1%) $15,267
2020 $264 (1.6%) $15,829 (98.4%) $16,093
2021 $550 (3.1%) $16,948 (96.9%) $17,498

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arthur W Coolidge Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 49th of 501 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur W Coolidge Middle)7880.4
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Reading)7670.6
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Arthur W Coolidge Middle)7361.8
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Reading)6659.3
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur W Coolidge Middle)7657.1
 18.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Reading)6654.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Arthur W Coolidge Middle)6861.2
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Reading)6350.8
 12.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Arthur W Coolidge Middle)7773.6
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Reading)6858.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Arthur W Coolidge Middle)7759.4
 17.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Reading)6643.5
 22.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Arthur W Coolidge Middle)7272
 0%
   8th Grade Science (Reading)6562.4
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Arthur W Coolidge Middle)7770.7
 6.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Reading)6860.6
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Arthur W Coolidge Middle)7260.8
 11.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Reading)6455
 9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Arthur W Coolidge Middle)7272
 0%
   All Grades Science (Reading)6762.9
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students443429
 3.2%
African American79
 28.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1516
 6.7%
Hispanic1213
 8.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White395382
 3.3%
Two or More Races128
 33.3%


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Students who attend Arthur W Coolidge Middle usually go on to attend Reading Memorial High

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Arthur W Coolidge Middle.

Students at Arthur W Coolidge Middle are 89% White, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Arthur W Coolidge Middle ranks 54th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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