Birch Meadow vs J Warren Killam
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Meadow
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
J Warren Killam
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Birch Meadow Reading, Massachusetts | J Warren Killam Reading, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,009 | #397 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #5529 of 50,301 | #12432 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 359 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Meadow scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 68.4).
- •Birch Meadow does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Birch Meadow does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Birch Meadow does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.5).
- •J Warren Killam is the larger school with 406 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 Birch Meadow better than J Warren Killam?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Meadow ranks higher (79.0 vs 68.4 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 Birch Meadow and J Warren Killam?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Meadow: 359. J Warren Killam: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Meadow and J Warren Killam rank in Massachusetts?
Birch Meadow is 217th of 1,009 and J Warren Killam is 397th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).