Serving 986 students in grades 4-6, C E Cole Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 986 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C E Cole Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Reading, PA, covering approximately 12.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
C E Cole Intermediate School's student population of 986 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
986 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
C E Cole Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C E Cole Intermediate School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2163 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C E Cole Intermediate School's ranking?
C E Cole Intermediate School is ranked #2163 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend C E Cole Intermediate School?
986 students attend C E Cole Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of C E Cole Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C E Cole Intermediate School?
C E Cole Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does C E Cole Intermediate School offer ?
C E Cole Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C E Cole Intermediate School part of?
C E Cole Intermediate School is part of Muhlenberg School District.
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