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Reading 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 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 16,421 students in Reading 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
19 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
16,421 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
1,064 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Reading School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#625 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
57%
Graduation Rate
69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
87%
15%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
5%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,531 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,508 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$288 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$288 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,531
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,508
$23,119
Best Reading School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reading Sr. High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5705
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5705
Gr: 9-12 | 4,779 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Lauers Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
251 N 2nd St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5960
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5960
Gr: PK-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Twelfth & Marion Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5788
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5788
Gr: PK-4 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Thirteenth & Union Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5795
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5795
Gr: PK-4 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Millmont Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Summit Avenue
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5853
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5853
Gr: PK-4 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Glenside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Lackawanna St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5913
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5913
Gr: PK-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Clinton Street
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5904
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5904
Gr: PK-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Tyson-schoener Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 S 5th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5951
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5951
Gr: PK-4 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Haak St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5760
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5760
Gr: PK-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Thirteenth & Green Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5766
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5766
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1216 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5774
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5774
Gr: 5-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Tenth & Green Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 10th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5756
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5756
Gr: PK-4 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5896
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5896
Gr: PK-4 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Tenth & Penn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Penn St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 320-6994
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 320-6994
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Amanda E Stout Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 S 10th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5815
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5815
Gr: PK-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Central Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 North 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
(484) 258-7365
Reading, PA 19604
(484) 258-7365
Gr: 5-8 | 1,708 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Front St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5772
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5772
Gr: 5-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
931 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5803
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5803
Gr: 5-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Gr: 5-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Reading School District?
Reading School District manages 19 public schools serving 16,421 students.
What is the rank of Reading School District?
Reading School District is ranked #627 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 School District?
87% of Reading School District students are Hispanic, 6% 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 School District?
Reading School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Reading School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,508 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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