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 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 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), 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
District Rank
Reading School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#625 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
57%
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.59
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
14,326 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
87%
15%
# Black Students
1,029 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
796 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
5%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
228 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
410
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
1,271
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,304
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,366
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,237
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,247
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,148
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,239
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,180
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,240
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,706
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,250
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,024
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
799
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reading Sr. High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5705
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5705
Grades: 9-12
| 4,779 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 263 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Lauers Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 566 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 501 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Twelfth & Marion Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 492 students
Rank: #66.
Thirteenth & Union Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5795
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5795
Grades: PK-4
| 644 students
Rank: #77.
Millmont Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Summit Avenue
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5853
Reading, PA 19611
(610) 371-5853
Grades: PK-4
| 598 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1216 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5774
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5774
Grades: 5-8
| 922 students
Rank: #99.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5896
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5896
Grades: PK-4
| 692 students
Rank: #1010.
Amanda E Stout Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
321 S 10th St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5815
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5815
Grades: PK-4
| 738 students
Rank: #1111.
Tyson-schoener Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 384 students
Rank: #1212.
Tenth & Green Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 10th St
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5756
Reading, PA 19604
(610) 371-5756
Grades: PK-4
| 577 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sixteenth & Haak Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Haak St
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5760
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5760
Grades: PK-4
| 520 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Thirteenth & Green Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 495 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Central Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 North 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
(484) 258-7365
Reading, PA 19604
(484) 258-7365
Grades: 5-8
| 1,708 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Front St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5772
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 371-5772
Grades: 5-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1818.
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
Rank: #1919.
Tenth & Penn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Penn St
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 320-6994
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 320-6994
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
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 #625 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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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