Enrollment
405
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reading, MA
Arthur W Coolidge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arthur W Coolidge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250999001605
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur W Coolidge Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 405
- students enrolled
Arthur W Coolidge Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur W Coolidge Middle ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Reading, MA.
School address
District: Reading · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250999001605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur W Coolidge Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur W Coolidge Middle
Arthur W Coolidge Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Reading, Massachusetts, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Reading's middle schools, it stands alongside Walter S Parker Middle (467 students): Arthur W Coolidge Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.1:1 vs 10.6:1).
Reading also operates Reading Memorial High (1,094 students) and Walter S Parker Middle (467 students) alongside Arthur W Coolidge Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arthur W Coolidge Middle compares
Arthur W Coolidge Middle on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Arthur W Coolidge Middle is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reading, which includes Arthur W Coolidge Middle.
$18,744
Per student
-17%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 25.7%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arthur W Coolidge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter S Parker Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Warren Killam | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joshua Eaton | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice M Barrows | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur W Coolidge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Reading
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur W Coolidge Middle
How many students attend Arthur W Coolidge Middle?
Arthur W Coolidge Middle has 405 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reading, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur W Coolidge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur W Coolidge Middle is 10.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur W Coolidge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arthur W Coolidge Middle is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Reading, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur W Coolidge Middle?
Arthur W Coolidge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur W Coolidge Middle rank among public schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur W Coolidge Middle ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Reading, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Reading on the city page.
Is Arthur W Coolidge Middle a good school?
Arthur W Coolidge Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Reading?
Besides Arthur W Coolidge Middle, Reading also operates Reading Memorial High (1,094 students), Walter S Parker Middle (467 students), and J Warren Killam (406 students). See the Reading district page for the complete list.
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