Central MS vs Northwest MS
Central MS and Northwest MS are very closely rated, both scoring around 3.6 out of 10. Central MS is significantly larger with 1,708 students, about 2.1× the size of Northwest MS (827). In math proficiency, Northwest MS leads at 7.0%.
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.
Central MS
Reading, PA
3.6/10
Middle School5th – 8th
1,708 students
Northwest MS
Reading, PA
3.9/10
Middle School5th – 8th
827 students
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| Metric | Central MS | Northwest MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.6 / 10 | 3.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Growth Score | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| State Rank | #2,749 of 2,848 | #2,670 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 4th | 6th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central MS | Northwest MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 19.0% | 24.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Reading (19604) | Reading (19601) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,863 | $41,133 |
| Median Home Value | $110,800 | $110,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,100 | $986 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | 29.8% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 24 min |