BIRCH MEADOW

Birch Meadow is a public elementary school that is part of the Reading school district, located in Reading, MA with about 370 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Birch Meadow has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Birch Meadow Elementary School, located at 27 A B Lord Drive in Reading, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Reading Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It is committed to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing students to become responsible, engaged citizens through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and community values.

The school benefits from the active participation of its community, often characterized by strong parent-teacher partnerships and a dedicated staff. By leveraging resources within the Reading Public Schools system, Birch Meadow strives to provide inclusive educational opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at [reading.k12.ma.us](http://reading.k12.ma.us) serves as the primary resource for families and residents.

For more information, contact Birch Meadow at (781) 944-2335 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

27 A B Lord Dr
Reading, MA 01867
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BIRCH MEADOW is a public school in Reading, MA with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Reading
Total Students:
370
Teachers:
30.55
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 370 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIRCH MEADOW is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.6%
Asian
3.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black or African American
1.1%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%

Female
43.8%
Male
56.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.