- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Arthur W Coolidge Middle shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 250999001605 · Reading, MA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Memorial High (1,094 students)
Arthur W Coolidge Middle shrank from 429 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 40.2 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Arthur W Coolidge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reading Memori
Reading Memorial High
1,094 students
- Walter S Parke
Walter S Parker Middle
467 students
- J Warren Killa 406
J Warren Killam
406 students
- This school 405
Arthur W Coolidge Middle
405 students
- Joshua Eaton 388
Joshua Eaton
388 students
- Alice M Barrow 365
Alice M Barrows
365 students
What this shows Arthur W Coolidge Middle reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur W Coolidge Middle compares
Arthur W Coolidge Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Reading reports $19,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.