Serving 15 students in grades 9-12, Reading Muhlenberg Ctc 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 <50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in PA)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc's student population of 15 students has declined by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Reading Muhlenberg Ctc is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
60%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
40%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Reading Muhlenberg Ctc?
15 students attend Reading Muhlenberg Ctc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Reading Muhlenberg Ctc students are Hispanic, and 40% of students are White.
What grades does Reading Muhlenberg Ctc offer ?
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Reading Muhlenberg Ctc part of?
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc is part of Reading Muhlenberg CTC School District.
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