Birch Meadow vs Walter S Parker Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 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
Walter S Parker Middle
Reading · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Birch Meadow Reading, Massachusetts | Walter S Parker Middle Reading, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,009 | #80 of 300 |
| National rank | #5529 of 50,301 | #1451 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 359 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter S Parker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 79.0).
- •Birch Meadow does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Birch Meadow does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Walter S Parker Middle does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.9).
- •Walter S Parker Middle is the larger school with 467 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 Walter S Parker Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Walter S Parker Middle ranks higher (80.3 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 Birch Meadow and Walter S Parker Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Meadow: 359. Walter S Parker Middle: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Meadow and Walter S Parker Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Birch Meadow is 217th of 1,009 and Walter S Parker Middle is 80th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).