For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,350 students in 19602, PA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19602, PA are Southwest Middle School and Southern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19602 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 19602, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19602, PA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Grades: 5-8
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
931 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5803
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5803
Grades: 5-8
| 698 students
19602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Grades: 6-7
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 19602, PA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19602, PA include Southwest Middle School and Southern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19602?
2 public middle schools are located in 19602.
What is the racial composition of students in 19602?
19602 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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