Alice M. Barrows Elementary School

The main entrance to the Alice M. Barrows Elementary School has steps and a ramp.

A crosswalk safely guides students to Alice M Barrows Elementary School.

Students may walk to Alice M. Barrows Elementary School from home.

Alice M. Barrows Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

16 Edgemont Ave, Reading, MA

Reading Public Schools

356 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Beth Leavitt

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
57%

Reading Proficiency
62%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

57%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

12%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

White

88.2%

Hispanic

4.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.4%

Two or more races

Black

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

11/18/2018

Barrows was a great experience for both of my children. My son has ADHD and they did a wonderful job of helping him through all of his challenges. The teachers were just wonderful!

5.0 other

9/2/2016

We have had a wonderful experience at Barrows! The teachers are patient, skilled, creative and adaptable. Librarians are great! Administration has been approachable and responsive. Active PTO. There are many ways to become involved in the school (and community) as a parent. Family needs are addresse...

5.0 parent

4/29/2015

This is the quintessential neighborhood elementary school where everyone wants to further our children for the better. A very active parent community too.

2.0 parent

2/22/2014

The school does not challenge children who perform above grade. There is no leveling and even after talking to my child's 5th grade teachers about challenging her, and being assured they'd work with her, nothing happened. It is very hard to move into a school system that does not level from one that...

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Alice M. Barrows Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Reading, MA, in the Reading neighborhood, and is served by the Reading Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 356 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Alice M. Barrows Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $968,686. Discover additional schools in the area, like Reading Memorial High School, Wilmington High School, Austin Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Reading has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alice M. Barrows Elementary School.

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