Arthur W Coolidge Middle

429 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School, located at 89 Birch Meadow Drive in Reading, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Reading Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The school is situated within a community-focused area of Reading, providing students with access to local athletic fields and resources that complement the middle school experience.

The curriculum at Coolidge is designed to support the transition from elementary to high school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility. Beyond the standard core subjects, the school typically offers a variety of exploratory electives and extracurricular activities intended to help students discover their unique interests and talents. By prioritizing a supportive school culture, Coolidge Middle School aims to prepare its students to become engaged, well-rounded citizens within the larger Reading community.

429

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur W Coolidge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	13
Black	9
Asian	16
Two or More	8

White
382 (89.3 %)
Asian
16 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.0 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
Two or More
8 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Reading
Phone:	(781)942-9158
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 146

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 148