Birch Meadow vs Reading Memorial High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 503 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Meadow
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
Reading Memorial High
Reading · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,094 students
| Measure | Birch Meadow Reading, Massachusetts | Reading Memorial High Reading, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,009 | #86 of 300 |
| National rank | #5529 of 50,301 | #1372 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 359 | 1,094 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 1,094 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.0 vs 79.4).
- •Reading Memorial High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Reading Memorial High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Birch Meadow does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.2).
- •Reading Memorial High is the larger school with 1,094 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 Reading Memorial High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Birch Meadow and Reading Memorial High?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Meadow: 359. Reading Memorial High: 1,094. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Meadow and Reading Memorial High rank in Massachusetts?
Birch Meadow is 217th of 1,009 and Reading Memorial High is 86th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).