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#2791 of 2,846 schools in PA
Northeast MS
Middle School · Reading Sd · Reading, PA
A Reading Sd middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1216 N 13th St, Reading, PA 19604
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northeast MS score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
100.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Northeast MS 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$52,863
Median home value
$110,800
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,708 | Compare → |
| Northwest MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 827 | Compare → |
| Southern MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 698 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Reading Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #14 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northeast MS is listed in Reading SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northeast MS
Northeast MS is a public middle school in Reading, PA, part of Reading Sd, serving approximately 922 students in grades 5th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,791 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northeast MS
What grades does Northeast MS serve?
Northeast MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Northeast MS?
Northeast MS has an enrollment of approximately 922 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast MS is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northeast MS rank in PA?
Northeast MS ranks #2,791 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Northeast MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Northeast MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Northeast MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northeast MS has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northeast MS a charter school?
No, Northeast MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northeast MS a Title I school?
No, Northeast MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northeast MS?
100.1% of students at Northeast MS 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 922
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (610) 371-5774
- Area population (ZIP 19604)
- 29,408
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 19604; 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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