Muhlenberg SD School District

801 Bellevue Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Muhlenberg SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,112 students in Muhlenberg SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Muhlenberg SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
4,112 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
257 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Muhlenberg SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#543 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Muhlenberg SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muhlenberg SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muhlenberg SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Muhlenberg SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
54 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,373 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
14%
# Black Students
274 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
1,141 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
28%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
258 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
268
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
284
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
270
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
303
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
309
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
321
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
383
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
347
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
346
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
369
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,054 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 $14,685 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Muhlenberg SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$60 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Muhlenberg SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,054
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Muhlenberg SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,685
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Muhlenberg SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Muhlenberg SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muhlenberg High School
Math: 41%
Math: 52% | Reading: 63%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8078
Grades: 10-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #22.
Muhlenberg El Center
Math: 10% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8028
Grades: K-3
| 1,092 students
Rank: #33.
C E Cole Intermediate School
Math: 7% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Bellevue Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8000
Grades: 4-6
| 897 students
Rank: #44.
Muhlenberg MiddleSchool
Math: 8% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Bellevue Ave
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8034
Grades: 7-9
| 1,061 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Muhlenberg SD School District?
Muhlenberg SD School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,112 students.
What is the rank of Muhlenberg SD School District?
Muhlenberg SD School District is ranked #546 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muhlenberg SD School District?
58% of Muhlenberg SD School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muhlenberg SD School District?
Muhlenberg SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Muhlenberg SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,685 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 4,112 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 91% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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