Is Wood End Elementary School a good school?

Wood End Elementary School ranks 117 th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wood End Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended Wood End Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wood End Elementary School?

Students at Wood End Elementary School are 85% White, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Wood End Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wood End Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Arthur W Coolidge Middle High : Reading Memorial High

Wood End Elementary School

Summary:

Wood End Elementary School is a public elementary school in Reading, Massachusetts, serving 246 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently performs above the state average on MCAS assessments and is ranked in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Wood End Elementary School's academic performance is a standout, with 62.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 66.67% in Mathematics, and 68.89% in Science, compared to state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%, respectively. The school maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing 117 out of 916 elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the student population is predominantly white, the school has a more diverse student body compared to some nearby schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Reading School District, as well as schools in the Wilmington and North Reading districts, Wood End Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly better in academic achievement and statewide rankings. However, the school's performance for special education students is an area of concern, ranking 457 out of 905 Massachusetts elementary schools in this subgroup.

Detail:

Public K-5

85 Sunset Rock Lane
Reading, MA 01867

(781) 942-5420

District: Reading

SchoolDigger Rank:
117^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,515

Students who attend Wood End Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Arthur W Coolidge Middle
High:	Reading Memorial High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Asian:

4.5%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wood End Elementary School ranks better than 87.2% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Reading School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Wood End Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Reading School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), Asian (4.5%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wood End Elementary School is 11.2, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Reading School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wood End Elementary School is $17,515, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Reading School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wood End Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood End Elementary School 117^th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Wood End Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Reading:

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

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Rank History for all students at Wood End Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2006	86.42	97^th	911	89.4%
2007	77.23	197^th	911	78.4%
2008	75.05	228^th	908	74.9%
2009	77.83	196^th	909	78.4%
2010	75.12	237^th	920	74.2%
2011	76.85	221^st	924	76.1%
2012	71.70	280^th	930	69.9%
2013	70.45	297^th	928	68.0%
2014	60.54	405^th	926	56.3%
2015	80.86	149^th	914	83.7%
2016	78.48	187^th	932	79.9%
2017	82.43	148^th	938	84.2%
2018	74.35	235^th	934	74.8%
2019	65.39	327^th	942	65.3%
2021	83.86	141^st	936	84.9%
2022	80.33	175^th	932	81.2%
2023	77.68	211^th	928	77.3%
2024	85.93	117^th	916	87.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Wood End Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	53.27	387^th	886	56.3%
2019	43.50	527^th	896	41.2%
2022	47.62	457^th	905	49.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Wood End Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	78.87	161^st	893	82.0%
2019	66.47	293^rd	902	67.5%
2021	79.07	178^th	898	80.2%
2022	83.36	143^rd	901	84.1%
2023	76.12	206^th	887	76.8%
2024	82.22	148^th	886	83.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Wood End Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.91	237^th	656	63.9%
2019	53.25	252^nd	665	62.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Wood End Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	66.54	296^th	898	67.0%
2019	62.78	337^th	907	62.8%
2021	84.19	119^th	904	86.8%
2022	73.94	217^th	908	76.1%
2023	74.57	219^th	896	75.6%
2024	86.32	99^th	891	88.9%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Wood End Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.30	132^nd	925	85.7%

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Rank History for White students at Wood End Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	65.03	262^nd	772	66.1%
2019	55.93	349^th	780	55.3%
2021	77.40	148^th	765	80.7%
2022	71.88	177^th	764	76.8%
2023	68.69	215^th	762	71.8%
2024	77.06	143^rd	753	81.0%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	334	2	5	6	2	n/a	n/a	2	351
2007	348	2	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	2	364
2008	330	1	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	2	343
2009	333	5	6	1	1	0	2	0	348
2010	329	10	4	1	0	0	2	0	346
2011	321	17	6	2	0	0	4	0	350
2012	323	23	8	7	0	0	6	0	367
2013	309	18	11	8	0	0	12	0	358
2014	294	12	11	10	0	0	11	0	338
2015	287	13	17	9	0	0	9	0	335
2016	272	8	17	9	0	0	10	0	316
2017	275	8	14	11	0	0	7	0	315
2018	259	7	10	8	0	0	6	0	290
2019	272	7	10	7	0	0	9	0	305
2020	267	8	10	8	0	0	11	0	304
2021	219	6	7	8	0	0	9	0	249
2022	218	5	8	10	0	0	7	0	248
2023	210	7	11	10	0	0	8	0	246

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

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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 Wood End Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	351	23.2	15.1	1.4
2007	364	26.0	14.0	3
2008	343	24.7	13.9	3.5
2009	348	27.0	12.9	3.7
2010	346	26.5	13.0	4.6
2011	350	22.7	15.3	7.1
2012	367	24.3	15.0	10.6
2013	358	23.1	15.4	7.8
2014	338	23.7	14.2	5.6
2015	335	22.0	15.2	8.1
2016	316	22.0	14.3	n/a
2017	315	22.2	14.1	n/a
2018	290	20.3	14.2	n/a
2019	305	22.4	13.5	n/a
2020	304	23.0	13.1	n/a
2021	249	20.0	12.3	n/a
2022	248	22.0	11.2	n/a
2023	246	21.7	11.2	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 Wood End Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	351	23.2	15.1	1.4
2007	364	26.0	14.0	3
2008	343	24.7	13.9	3.5
2009	348	27.0	12.9	3.7
2010	346	26.5	13.0	4.6
2011	350	22.7	15.3	7.1
2012	367	24.3	15.0	10.6
2013	358	23.1	15.4	7.8
2014	338	23.7	14.2	5.6
2015	335	22.0	15.2	8.1
2016	316	22.0	14.3	n/a
2017	315	22.2	14.1	n/a
2018	290	20.3	14.2	n/a
2019	305	22.4	13.5	n/a
2020	304	23.0	13.1	n/a
2021	249	20.0	12.3	n/a
2022	248	22.0	11.2	n/a
2023	246	21.7	11.2	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 Wood End Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$386 (2.7%)	$13,899 (97.3%)	$14,286
2020	$373 (2.6%)	$14,216 (97.4%)	$14,589
2021	$998 (5.7%)	$16,517 (94.3%)	$17,515

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Wood End Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 327^th of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 211^th of 928 Elementary schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wood End Elementary School)	69	49	20%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reading)	73	50.8	22.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wood End Elementary School)	57	51	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Reading)	65	51	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wood End Elementary School)	54	54.2	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reading)	62	63.4	1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wood End Elementary School)	42	54.2	12.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Reading)	59	65.4	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wood End Elementary School)	64	80.5	16.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Reading)	62	68.4	6.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	43.8	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wood End Elementary School)	78	73.2	4.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Reading)	65	61.3	3.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.9	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Wood End Elementary School)	67	65.9	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Reading)	70	63.4	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	48	41.6	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wood End Elementary School)	62	60.1	1.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Reading)	68	60.6	7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Wood End Elementary School)	56	58.7	2.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Reading)	64	55	9%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Wood End Elementary School)	67	65.9	1.2%
All Grades Science (Reading)	67	62.9	4.1%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	305	246	19.3%
African American	7	7
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	11	10%
Hispanic	7	10	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	272	210	22.8%
Two or More Races	9	8	11.1%

Schools Near Wood End Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wood End Elementary School	Public	K-5	85 Sunset Rock Lane	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	No	(781) 942-5420	246	22	11.2		210 (85.4%)	7 (2.8%)	10 (4.1%)	11 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	85.9	117^th of 916 public elementary schools	87.2%		77.7	211^th of 928 public elementary schools	77.3%	94	63.3	53.1	72.3	62.7	66.7	57.1	76.6	66.7	68.9	68.9	$17,515	$998	$16,517
Birch Meadow	Public	K-5	27 A B Lord Dr	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	No	(781) 944-2335	358	35	10.3		305 (85.2%)	13 (3.6%)	12 (3.4%)	17 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	79.9	185^th of 916 public elementary schools	79.8%		68.1	295^th of 928 public elementary schools	68.2%	110	56.9	50.0	69.0	57.8	62.8	52.6	65.5	59.4	68.4	68.4	$17,870	$744	$17,126
E Ethel Little School	Public	PK, KG-5	7 Barberry Lane	North Reading	01864	Middlesex County	North Reading	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 664-7820	323	27	11.7		276 (85.4%)	3 (0.9%)	14 (4.3%)	14 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	93.5	37^th of 916 public elementary schools	96.0%		96.4	7^th of 928 public elementary schools	99.2%	30	66.7	72.4	65.4	68.9	68.6	82.8	88.5	78.5	80.8	80.8	$18,560	$693	$17,868
J Warren Killam	Public	K-5	333 Charles Street	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	No	(781) 944-7831	406	27	14.8		338 (83.3%)	12 (3.0%)	16 (3.9%)	35 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	79.1	193^rd of 916 public elementary schools	78.9%		76.5	224^th of 928 public elementary schools	75.9%	31	76.5	42.9	62.5	58.5	82.4	53.3	56.9	62.0	61.1	61.1	$15,025	$408	$14,617
Woburn Street	Public	1-3	227 Woburn Street	Wilmington	01887	Middlesex County	Wilmington	No	No	No	No	(978) 694-6020	425	36	11.6		339 (79.8%)	13 (3.1%)	28 (6.6%)	22 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)								(n/a)	59.6			59.6	61.6			61.6			$18,626	$620	$18,007
Alice M Barrows	Public	K-5	16 Edgemont Avenue	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	No	(781) 942-9166	356	27	13.2		314 (88.2%)	7 (2.0%)	16 (4.5%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	88.5	95^th of 916 public elementary schools	89.6%		81.4	167^th of 928 public elementary schools	82.0%	72	71.7	49.2	69.8	63.1	81.1	65.1	68.3	71.0	71.4	71.4	$14,445	$310	$14,135
L D Batchelder	Public	K-5	175 Park Street	North Reading	01864	Middlesex County	North Reading	No	No	No	No	(978) 664-7814	463	34	13.5		409 (88.3%)	4 (0.9%)	11 (2.4%)	21 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)	96.4	10^th of 916 public elementary schools	98.9%		95.6	17^th of 928 public elementary schools	98.2%	7	76.3	70.6	76.5	74.2	79.0	80.0	81.2	80.0	88.4	88.4	$16,741	$646	$16,095
Joshua Eaton	Public	K-5	365 Summer Avenue	Reading	01867	Middlesex County	Reading	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 942-9161	389	26	15.0		306 (78.7%)	6 (1.5%)	34 (8.7%)	29 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	88.6	92^nd of 916 public elementary schools	90.0%		91.7	57^th of 928 public elementary schools	93.9%	35	82.3	58.9	58.8	66.0	87.1	74.0	58.8	72.9	61.8	61.8	$14,330	$718	$13,612
North Intermediate	Public	4-5	320 Salem Street	Wilmington	01887	Middlesex County	Wilmington	No	No	No	No	(978) 694-6040	252	19	13.0		205 (81.3%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (7.1%)	14 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)	76.7	230^th of 916 public elementary schools	74.9%		72.6	260^th of 928 public elementary schools	72.0%	30		52.1	48.6	50.6		65.7	58.9	62.8	53.3	53.3	$18,307	$521	$17,786
J Turner Hood	Public	PK, KG-5	298A Haverhill St	North Reading	01864	Middlesex County	North Reading	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 664-7817	383	31	12.2		324 (84.6%)	3 (0.8%)	23 (6.0%)	21 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	81.1	169^th of 916 public elementary schools	81.6%		85.7	128^th of 928 public elementary schools	86.2%	41	48.4	63.8	76.5	62.0	45.2	65.5	68.6	59.1	90.2	90.2	$17,900	$634	$17,266

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