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#1473 of 2,846 schools in PA
Reiffton Sch
Middle School · Exeter Township Sd · Reading, PA
An Exeter Township Sd middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
4355 Dunham Drive, Reading, PA 19606
- Math 48% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reiffton Sch score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Reiffton Sch 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat 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 | 2.8 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Berks Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Central MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 1,708 | Compare → |
| Southern MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 698 | 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
- #2 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
Reiffton Sch is listed in Exeter Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reiffton Sch
Reiffton Sch is a public middle school in Reading, PA, part of Exeter Township Sd, serving approximately 580 students in grades 5th-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,473 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reiffton Sch
What grades does Reiffton Sch serve?
Reiffton Sch serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Reiffton Sch?
Reiffton Sch has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reiffton Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Reiffton Sch is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reiffton Sch rank in PA?
Reiffton Sch ranks #1,473 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Reiffton Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Reiffton Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Reiffton Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reiffton Sch has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Reiffton Sch a charter school?
No, Reiffton Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reiffton Sch a Title I school?
No, Reiffton Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reiffton Sch?
42.2% of students at Reiffton Sch 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (610) 779-7640
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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