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4.3 avg / 10

Reading Sd School District

School District · Reading, Pennsylvania

Students: 16,657
Teachers (FTE): 1,070

Avg Rating

4.3

out of 10

Schools

19

13 elem, 5 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,659

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

How this district compares

Pennsylvania rank

#479 of 493

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-2.0

below Pennsylvania avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,659

$3,481 vs Pennsylvania median

District size

16,657 students

Much larger than Pennsylvania median

About Reading Sd

Reading Sd is a Reading, Pennsylvania school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 16,657 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $14,659 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.3/10, Reading Sd demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Tenth & Penn EL Sch, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Reading Sd students show an average math proficiency of 11.7% and ELA proficiency of 22.2%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Reading Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 11.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 22.2%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Reading Sd with test data.

District Details

City
Reading
Total Enrollment
16,657
Teachers (FTE)
1,070
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Reading Sd?

Reading Sd has 19 schools in total — 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Reading Sd?

The average composite rating for Reading Sd is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Reading Sd?

Reading Sd spends $14,659 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Reading Sd?

The average student-teacher ratio in Reading Sd is 15.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Reading Sd?

Tenth & Penn EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Reading Sd with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Reading Sd?

Across schools in Reading Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 11.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Reading Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?

Reading Sd has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 19 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.3/10
Math Proficiency
11.7%
ELA Proficiency
22.2%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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