The Joshua Eaton Elementary School is one of five elementary schools in Reading, Massachusetts. It is named after Sgt. Joshua Eaton, the only Reading casualty in the American Revolutionary War. The school is located at the corner of Summer Avenue and Oak Street, close to the site of Joshua Eaton's family home.
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joshua Eaton ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joshua Eaton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Joshua Eaton's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Joshua Eaton ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joshua Eaton is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Eaton's ranking?
Joshua Eaton is ranked #144 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Joshua Eaton often compared to?
Joshua Eatonis often viewed alongside schools like Alice M Barrows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Joshua Eaton?
388 students attend Joshua Eaton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Joshua Eaton students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joshua Eaton?
Joshua Eaton has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joshua Eaton offer ?
Joshua Eaton offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joshua Eaton part of?
Joshua Eaton is part of Reading School District.
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