Muhlenberg Sd School District
School District · Reading, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,890
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,890
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Muhlenberg Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Muhlenberg Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Muhlenberg HS
Reading · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Muhlenberg EL Ctr
Reading · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
Reading · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#474 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,890
$4,250 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
4,361 students
Much larger than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Muhlenberg Sd ranks #474 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Muhlenberg Sd's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Muhlenberg HS (5.9/10), Muhlenberg EL Ctr (4.0/10), and C E Cole Intermediate Sch (3.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Muhlenberg Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Muhlenberg Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhlenberg HS | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Muhlenberg EL Ctr | 4.0 / 10 |
| 3 | C E Cole Intermediate Sch | 3.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Muhlenberg JR HS | 2.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Muhlenberg Sd
Muhlenberg Sd is a Reading, Pennsylvania school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 4,361 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $13,890 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Muhlenberg Sd has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Muhlenberg HS, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Muhlenberg Sd students show an average math proficiency of 43.7% and ELA proficiency of 52.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Muhlenberg Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Muhlenberg Sd with test data.
Schools in Muhlenberg Sd
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Reading
- Total Enrollment
- 4,361
- Teachers (FTE)
- 258
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Muhlenberg Sd?
Muhlenberg Sd has 4 schools in total — 1 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 Muhlenberg Sd?
The average composite rating for Muhlenberg Sd is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Muhlenberg Sd?
Muhlenberg Sd spends $13,890 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Muhlenberg Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Muhlenberg Sd is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Muhlenberg Sd?
Muhlenberg HS is the highest-rated school in Muhlenberg Sd with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Muhlenberg Sd?
Across schools in Muhlenberg Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Muhlenberg Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Muhlenberg Sd has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 4 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
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.7%
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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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