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#2806 of 2,846 schools in PA
Muhlenberg JR HS
Middle School · Muhlenberg Sd · Reading, PA
A Muhlenberg Sd middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 E Bellevue Ave, Reading, PA 19605
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Muhlenberg JR HS score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Muhlenberg JR HS 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Peace Berks CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Kidspeace Advances Program SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Northeast MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | 5–8 | 2.5 mi | 922 | Compare → |
| Northwest MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | 5–8 | 2.7 mi | 827 | 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.
Muhlenberg Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 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 JR HS is listed in Muhlenberg SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muhlenberg JR HS
Muhlenberg JR HS is a public middle school in Reading, PA, part of Muhlenberg Sd, serving approximately 1,006 students in grades 7th-9th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,806 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muhlenberg JR HS
What grades does Muhlenberg JR HS serve?
Muhlenberg JR HS serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Muhlenberg JR HS?
Muhlenberg JR HS has an enrollment of approximately 1,006 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg JR HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg JR HS is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muhlenberg JR HS rank in PA?
Muhlenberg JR HS ranks #2,806 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Muhlenberg JR HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Muhlenberg JR HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 JR HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muhlenberg JR HS has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Muhlenberg JR HS a charter school?
No, Muhlenberg JR HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muhlenberg JR HS a Title I school?
No, Muhlenberg JR HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muhlenberg JR HS?
100.0% of students at Muhlenberg JR HS 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (610) 921-8034
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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