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#2725 of 2,846 schools in PA
Tyson-schoener EL Sch
Elementary School · Reading Sd · Reading, PA
A Reading Sd elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
315 S 5th St, Reading, PA 19602
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tyson-schoener EL Sch score 11% 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 9 points since 2019, to 11% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tyson-schoener EL 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 87Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$38,179
Median home value
$73,000
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
26.8%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Amanda E Stout EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Tenth & Penn EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Lauers Park EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 566 | 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.
Reading Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Tyson-schoener EL Sch is listed in Reading SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tyson-schoener EL Sch
Tyson-schoener EL Sch is a public elementary school in Reading, PA, part of Reading Sd, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,725 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tyson-schoener EL Sch
What grades does Tyson-schoener EL Sch serve?
Tyson-schoener EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Tyson-schoener EL Sch?
Tyson-schoener EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyson-schoener EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyson-schoener EL Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tyson-schoener EL Sch rank in PA?
Tyson-schoener EL Sch ranks #2,725 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Tyson-schoener EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Tyson-schoener EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Tyson-schoener EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tyson-schoener EL Sch has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tyson-schoener EL Sch a charter school?
No, Tyson-schoener EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tyson-schoener EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Tyson-schoener EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tyson-schoener EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Tyson-schoener EL 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (610) 371-5951
- Area population (ZIP 19602)
- 18,001
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 19602; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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