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Birch Meadow vs. King Open

Should you attend Birch Meadow or King Open? 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Birch Meadow
27 A B Lord Dr
Reading, MA 01867
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
King Open
850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Birch Meadow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

King Open ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birch Meadow ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, King Open ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
371 students
387 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birch Meadow over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at King Open over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birch Meadow.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at King Open.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birch Meadow over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at King Open over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Birch Meadow 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at King Open with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cambridge School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#466 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#915 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Birch Meadow, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of King Open, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch Meadow 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 King Open who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch Meadow 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 King Open who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Birch Meadow 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 King Open who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Birch Meadow by grade.
This chart displays the students of King Open by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
37
Kindergarten Students
65
69
Grade 1 Students
63
67
Grade 2 Students
53
60
Grade 3 Students
52
56
Grade 4 Students
79
52
Grade 5 Students
59
46
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Birch Meadow, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at King Open, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Birch Meadow, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at King Open, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Birch Meadow, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at King Open, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
84%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Birch Meadow, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at King Open, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Birch Meadow, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at King Open, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cambridge School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.29
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Birch Meadow, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of King Open, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Birch Meadow, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at King Open, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Birch Meadow, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at King Open, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cambridge School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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