Alice M Barrows vs Walter S Parker Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 709 m 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
Walter S Parker Middle
Reading · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Alice M Barrows Reading, Massachusetts | Walter S Parker Middle Reading, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #158 of 1,009 | #80 of 300 |
| National rank | #3449 of 50,301 | #1451 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 365 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 59% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alice M Barrows scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 80.3).
- •Alice M Barrows does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Alice M Barrows does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Walter S Parker Middle does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.0).
- •Walter S Parker Middle is the larger school with 467 students compared with 365.
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 Walter S Parker Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alice M Barrows ranks higher (82.8 vs 80.3 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 Walter S Parker Middle?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alice M Barrows: 365. Walter S Parker Middle: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alice M Barrows and Walter S Parker Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Alice M Barrows is 158th of 1,009 and Walter S Parker Middle is 80th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).