Southwest MS vs Central MS
Southwest MS has a higher overall rating of 4.9/10 compared to 3.6/10. Central MS is significantly larger with 1,708 students, about 2.6× the size of Southwest MS (652). In math proficiency, Central MS leads at 4.0%.
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.
Southwest MS
Reading, PA
4.9/10
Middle School5th – 8th
652 students
Central MS
Reading, PA
3.6/10
Middle School5th – 8th
1,708 students
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| Metric | Southwest MS | Central MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.9 / 10 | 3.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Growth Score | 8.1 | 5.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| State Rank | #2,248 of 2,848 | #2,749 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 21th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Southwest MS | Central MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 17.0% | 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 |