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#2543 of 2,846 schools in PA
Exeter Twp Jhs
Middle School · Exeter Township Sd · Reading, PA
An Exeter Township Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
151 E 39th St, Reading, PA 19606
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Exeter Twp Jhs score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Exeter Twp Jhs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,784/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reading), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,872
Median home value
$229,400
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Central MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 5–8 | 2.9 mi | 1,708 | Compare → |
| Southern MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 5–8 | 2.9 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Berks Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Exeter Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Exeter Twp Jhs is listed in Exeter Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Exeter Twp Jhs
Exeter Twp Jhs is a public middle school in Reading, PA, part of Exeter Township Sd, serving approximately 636 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,543 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Exeter Twp Jhs
What grades does Exeter Twp Jhs serve?
Exeter Twp Jhs serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Exeter Twp Jhs?
Exeter Twp Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exeter Twp Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Exeter Twp Jhs is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Exeter Twp Jhs rank in PA?
Exeter Twp Jhs ranks #2,543 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Exeter Twp Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Exeter Twp Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Exeter Twp Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Exeter Twp Jhs has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Exeter Twp Jhs a charter school?
No, Exeter Twp Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Exeter Twp Jhs a Title I school?
No, Exeter Twp Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Exeter Twp Jhs?
42.0% of students at Exeter Twp Jhs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (610) 779-3320
- Area population (ZIP 19606)
- 36,097
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19606; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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