Alice M Barrows vs Birch Meadow
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alice M Barrows
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
Birch Meadow
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Alice M Barrows Reading, Massachusetts | Birch Meadow Reading, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,009 | #217 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3449 of 50,301 | #5529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 365 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice M Barrows scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 79.0).
- •Alice M Barrows does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Alice M Barrows does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Birch Meadow does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.0).
- •Alice M Barrows is the larger school with 365 students compared with 359.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alice M Barrows better than Birch Meadow?
On the Success Index (US), Alice M Barrows ranks higher (82.8 vs 79.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alice M Barrows and Birch Meadow?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice M Barrows: 365. Birch Meadow: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice M Barrows and Birch Meadow rank in Massachusetts?
Alice M Barrows is 158th of 1,009 and Birch Meadow is 217th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).