Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Reading School District (2026) - Reading, PA

Reading School District

800 Washington St
Reading, PA 19601-3616
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,709 students in Reading School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Middle Schools in Reading School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public middle school average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
19 Schools
927 Schools
# Students
16,423 Students
594,310 Students
# Teachers
1,087 Teachers
44,702 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 677 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.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#625 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
38%
22%
55%
28%
57%
69%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
88%
17%
% Black
6%
20%
% White
5%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,529 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,506 is less than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$288 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$288 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,529
$23,724
Spending / Student
$17,506
$23,146

Best Reading School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1216 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5774
Gr: 5-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 North 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
(484) 258-7365
Gr: 5-8 | 1,785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Front St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5772
Gr: 5-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Southern Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
931 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5803
Gr: 5-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5934
Gr: 5-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 19 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,423 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 69% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Quick Links