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800 Washington St
Reading, PA 19601
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (610) 371-5611
Top Rankings
Reading SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 17,812 students in Reading SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Reading SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,942 Schools
# Students
17,812 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
1,073 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Reading SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (PA)
Overall District Rank
#625 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
12 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
15,369 Students
227,380 Students
# Black Students
1,179 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
914 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
5%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
289 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
439
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
1,349
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,309
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,330
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,234
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,325
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,302
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,346
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,350
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,330
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,937
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,428
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,196
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
937
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,162 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,141 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$288 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$288 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,162
$23,665
Spending / Student
$16,141
$23,089
Best Reading SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reading Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5705
Grades: 9-12
| 5,498 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Glenside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Lackawanna St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5913
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Lauers Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
251 N 2nd St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5960
Grades: PK-4
| 569 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Clinton Street
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5904
Grades: PK-4
| 554 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5788
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5795
Grades: PK-4
| 614 students
Rank: #77.
Millmont Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Summit Avenue
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5853
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast MiddleSchool
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1216 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5774
Grades: 5-8
| 979 students
Rank: #99.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5896
Grades: PK-4
| 712 students
Rank: #1010.
Amanda E Stout Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
321 S 10th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5815
Grades: PK-4
| 784 students
Rank: #1111.
Tyson-schoener Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
315 S 5th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5951
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #1212.
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N 10th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5756
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Haak St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5760
Grades: PK-4
| 484 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5766
Grades: PK-4
| 510 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Central MiddleSchool
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 North 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
(484) 258-7365
Grades: 5-8
| 1,969 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Southwest MiddleSchool
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Grades: 5-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1717.
Northwest MiddleSchool
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Front St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5772
Grades: 5-8
| 928 students
Rank: #1818.
Southern MiddleSchool
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
931 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5803
Grades: 5-8
| 774 students
Rank: #1919.
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 Penn St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 320-6994
Grades: PK-4
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Reading SD School District?
Reading SD School District manages 19 public schools serving 17,812 students.
What is the rank of Reading SD School District?
Reading SD School District is ranked #629 out of 684 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reading SD School District?
86% of Reading SD School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reading SD School District?
Reading SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Reading SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,141 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024)
- District size: 19 schools
- Grades: PK-12
- Enrollment: 17,812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in PA)Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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