Muhlenberg High School vs. Reading Sr. High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,151 students in grades 10-12, Muhlenberg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 5,213 students in grades 9-12, Reading Sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,151 students
5,213 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
239 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1221 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1890 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
1625
Grade 10 Students
396
1599
Grade 11 Students
376
1083
Grade 12 Students
379
906
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
60%
86%
% Black
8%
8%
% White
29%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
