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Joshua Eaton vs. Alice M Barrows

Should you attend Joshua Eaton or Alice M Barrows? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Joshua Eaton
365 Summer Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Alice M Barrows
16 Edgemont Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Joshua Eaton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Alice M Barrows ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joshua Eaton ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alice M Barrows ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
392 students
356 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joshua Eaton over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alice M Barrows over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joshua Eaton.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alice M Barrows.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joshua Eaton over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alice M Barrows over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Joshua Eaton with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Reading School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alice M Barrows with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Reading School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#144 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
#361 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joshua Eaton, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alice M Barrows, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in MA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joshua Eaton who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alice M Barrows who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joshua Eaton who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alice M Barrows who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joshua Eaton who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alice M Barrows who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Joshua Eaton by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alice M Barrows by grade.
Kindergarten Students
59
58
Grade 1 Students
65
54
Grade 2 Students
65
60
Grade 3 Students
62
56
Grade 4 Students
73
65
Grade 5 Students
68
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Joshua Eaton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alice M Barrows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Joshua Eaton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alice M Barrows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Joshua Eaton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alice M Barrows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
79%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Joshua Eaton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alice M Barrows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Joshua Eaton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alice M Barrows, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Reading School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.36
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Joshua Eaton, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alice M Barrows, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Joshua Eaton, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alice M Barrows, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Joshua Eaton, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alice M Barrows, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Reading School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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