Southern MS vs Central MS
Southern MS and Central MS are very closely rated, both scoring around 3.9 out of 10. Central MS is significantly larger with 1,708 students, about 2.4× the size of Southern MS (698). In math proficiency, Southern MS leads at 6.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Southern MS
Reading, PA
3.9/10
Middle School5th – 8th
698 students
Central MS
Reading, PA
3.6/10
Middle School5th – 8th
1,708 students
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| Metric | Southern MS | Central MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 3.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| State Rank | #2,669 of 2,848 | #2,749 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Southern MS | Central MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Reading (19602) | Reading (19604) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,179 | $52,863 |
| Median Home Value | $73,000 | $110,800 |
| Median Rent | $978 | $1,100 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.7% | 17.7% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 23 min |