A Top 19%

Alice M Barrows School

Grades K-05 READING, MA

Moved down 79 places from 2024 to 2025

#155 State Rank
A District Grade
16 Edgemont Avenue, READING, MA 01867
High Attendance 96.1%
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
368 Students
96.1% Attendance Rate
56.8 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

64% Meeting or exceeding expectations

12% exceeding expectations

2023 63.3% 63.3%
2024 63.7% 63.7%
2025 64% 64%

Mathematics

67.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

12.3% exceeding expectations

2023 58.7% 58.7%
2024 71.3% 71.3%
2025 67.7% 67.7%

Science

66% Meeting or exceeding expectations

22% exceeding expectations

2023 65% 65%
2024 71% 71%
2025 66% 66%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 63%8%
2025English Language Arts04 76%22%
2025English Language Arts05 53%6%
2025Mathematics03 56%16%
2025Mathematics04 81%12%
2025Mathematics05 66%9%
2025Science05 66%22%
2024English Language Arts03 72%9%
2024English Language Arts04 49%10%
2024English Language Arts05 70%19%
2024Mathematics03 81%15%
2024Mathematics04 65%11%
2024Mathematics05 68%11%
2024Science05 71%19%
2023English Language Arts03 50%8%
2023English Language Arts04 65%16%
2023English Language Arts05 75%12%
2023Mathematics03 53%10%
2023Mathematics04 65%16%
2023Mathematics05 58%6%
2023Science05 65%18%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

368 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 85.6%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic 3.5%
Multiracial 3.5%
Black 1.6%

Gender

53% Male
47% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 2.2%
Special Education 19.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch 10.9%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

96.1% Attendance Rate
3.3% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

16 Edgemont Avenue, READING, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alice M Barrows School's grade rating?

Alice M Barrows School has earned a grade of A, ranked #155 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 19% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Alice M Barrows School?

Approximately 368 students are enrolled at Alice M Barrows School.

How does Alice M Barrows School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Alice M Barrows School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (64% proficient), Mathematics (68% proficient), Science (66% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Alice M Barrows School?

Alice M Barrows School has an attendance rate of 96.1%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Alice M Barrows School part of?

Alice M Barrows School is part of Reading School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.