Below Average
#2515 of 2,846 schools in PA
Muhlenberg EL Ctr
Elementary School · Muhlenberg Sd · Reading, PA
A Muhlenberg Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
610 Sharp Avenue, Reading, PA 19605
- Math 36% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Muhlenberg EL Ctr score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Muhlenberg EL Ctr 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$85,775
Median home value
$218,500
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Peace Berks CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Kidspeace Advances Program SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Albright Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Holy Guardian Angels Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Muhlenberg Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,890NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Muhlenberg EL Ctr is listed in Muhlenberg SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muhlenberg EL Ctr
Muhlenberg EL Ctr is a public elementary school in Reading, PA, part of Muhlenberg Sd, serving approximately 1,215 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,515 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muhlenberg EL Ctr
What grades does Muhlenberg EL Ctr serve?
Muhlenberg EL Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Muhlenberg EL Ctr?
Muhlenberg EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 1,215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg EL Ctr is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muhlenberg EL Ctr rank in PA?
Muhlenberg EL Ctr ranks #2,515 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Muhlenberg EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Muhlenberg EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Muhlenberg EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muhlenberg EL Ctr has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Muhlenberg EL Ctr a charter school?
No, Muhlenberg EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muhlenberg EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, Muhlenberg EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muhlenberg EL Ctr?
100.0% of students at Muhlenberg EL Ctr 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (610) 921-8028
- Area population (ZIP 19605)
- 20,916
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 19605; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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