Serving 297 students in grades 5-6, West Reading El Center ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Reading El Center's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Reading El Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Reading El Center is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
62%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Reading El Center's ranking?
West Reading El Center is ranked #1007 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend West Reading El Center?
297 students attend West Reading El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of West Reading El Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Reading El Center?
West Reading El Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Reading El Center offer ?
West Reading El Center offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Reading El Center part of?
West Reading El Center is part of Wyomissing Area School District.
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