Exeter Township Sd School District
School District · Reading, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,805
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,805
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Exeter Township Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Exeter Township Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Exeter Twp Shs
Reading · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Reiffton Sch
Reading · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jacksonwald EL Sch
Reading · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#417 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,805
$335 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
3,902 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Exeter Township Sd ranks #417 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Exeter Township Sd's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Exeter Twp Shs (6.9/10), Reiffton Sch (6.3/10), and Jacksonwald EL Sch (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Exeter Township Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Exeter Township Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exeter Twp Shs | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Reiffton Sch | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Jacksonwald EL Sch | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Lorane EL Sch | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Owatin Creek EL Sch | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Exeter Twp Jhs | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Exeter Township Sd
Exeter Township Sd is a Reading, Pennsylvania school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,902 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $17,805 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Exeter Township Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Exeter Twp Shs, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Exeter Township Sd students show an average math proficiency of 60.5% and ELA proficiency of 70.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Exeter Township Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Exeter Township Sd with test data.
Schools in Exeter Township Sd
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Reading
- Total Enrollment
- 3,902
- Teachers (FTE)
- 264
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Exeter Township Sd?
Exeter Township Sd has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Exeter Township Sd?
The average composite rating for Exeter Township Sd is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Exeter Township Sd?
Exeter Township Sd spends $17,805 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Exeter Township Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Exeter Township Sd is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Exeter Township Sd?
Exeter Twp Shs is the highest-rated school in Exeter Township Sd with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Exeter Township Sd?
Across schools in Exeter Township Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Exeter Township Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Exeter Township Sd has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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