J Warren Killam vs. Birch Meadow
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at J Warren Killam over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Birch Meadow over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Warren Killam.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Warren Killam.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birch Meadow.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Birch Meadow.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J Warren Killam over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Birch Meadow over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J Warren Killam 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Warren Killam, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![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.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 30% in MA)
(Top 50% in MA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Warren Killam 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.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![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.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Warren Killam 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.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![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.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Warren Killam 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.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![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.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of J Warren Killam by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of J Warren Killam by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Birch Meadow by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Birch Meadow by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J Warren Killam, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J Warren Killam, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J Warren Killam, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J Warren Killam, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J Warren Killam, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of J Warren Killam, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J Warren Killam, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J Warren Killam, 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 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![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 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J Warren Killam ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
421 students
371 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#466 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
65
Grade 1 Students
63
63
Grade 2 Students
76
53
Grade 3 Students
54
52
Grade 4 Students
79
79
Grade 5 Students
73
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
81%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
