Arthur W Coolidge Middle vs Birch Meadow
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 258 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur W Coolidge Middle
Reading · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
Birch Meadow
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Arthur W Coolidge Middle Reading, Massachusetts | Birch Meadow Reading, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #19 of 300 | #217 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #277 of 15,369 | #5529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 405 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arthur W Coolidge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 79.0).
- •Arthur W Coolidge Middle does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Arthur W Coolidge Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Arthur W Coolidge Middle is the larger school with 405 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 Arthur W Coolidge Middle better than Birch Meadow?
On the Success Index (US), Arthur W Coolidge Middle ranks higher (90.2 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 Arthur W Coolidge Middle and Birch Meadow?
About 258 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arthur W Coolidge Middle: 405. Birch Meadow: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arthur W Coolidge Middle and Birch Meadow rank in Massachusetts?
Arthur W Coolidge Middle is 19th of 300 and Birch Meadow is 217th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).