John Read Middle School

John Read Middle School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 5-8

486 Redding Rd, Redding, CT

Redding School District

2.7

2.0

335 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Diane M Martin

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Math Proficiency
69%

Reading Proficiency
74%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

74%

Math Proficiency

69%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.7%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

165:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.4%

Male

48.6%

White

80%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

3.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.3%

Black

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Freshman

8/26/2023

Worst experience of my entire life I have multiple mental health problems now from what this school did to me. There is absolutely no diversity and teachers cannot teach here. Avoid this school at all costs!!!

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1.0 parent

8/10/2024

Just reviewing my daughter’s school experiences. Student in class photo made the upside down okay sign( signifies white supremacy and alt right). Students reported this to principal with obvious proof of photo). John Read had an opportunity for a teaching moment on diversity. My daughter is a foreig...

3.0 teacher

1/18/2020

Diane Martin has been removed good news!

5.0 parent

2/7/2015

John Read is very progressive and provides a great education. It is a GREAT school!

1.0 parent

3/31/2014

I've lived in Redding since my daughter was born, and remember hearing wonderful things about the public school system. sadly that was long ago. My daughter is now in the 6th grade at JRMS, and it has been a nightmare. she is bullied all the time, and teachers do not care. the academics are horrendo...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Connecticut Fairfield County Redding 06896

John Read Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Redding, CT, in the Redding neighborhood, and is served by the Redding School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 335 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. John Read Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $983,488. Discover additional schools in the area, like Easton Country Day School, Great Oaks Charter School Bridgeport, The Bridge Academy, and more. Learn more about what Redding has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Read Middle School.

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