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#1321 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 46% in state
West Reading EL Ctr
Middle School · Wyomissing Area Sd · West Reading, PA
A Wyomissing Area Sd middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
421 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Reading EL Ctr score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Reading 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 90Walker's Paradise
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,972/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West 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
$56,379
Median home value
$161,900
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19611; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Opportunities SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 1.2 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Reading Sda JR AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–10 | 1.2 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Northwest MSEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | 5–8 | 1.3 mi | 827 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wyomissing Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Reading EL Ctr is listed in Wyomissing Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Reading EL Ctr
West Reading EL Ctr is a public middle school in West Reading, PA, part of Wyomissing Area Sd, serving approximately 293 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,321 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Reading EL Ctr
What grades does West Reading EL Ctr serve?
West Reading EL Ctr serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend West Reading EL Ctr?
West Reading EL Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Reading EL Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at West Reading EL Ctr is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Reading EL Ctr rank in PA?
West Reading EL Ctr ranks #1,321 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is West Reading EL Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
West Reading EL Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 West Reading EL Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Reading EL Ctr has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Reading EL Ctr a charter school?
No, West Reading EL Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Reading EL Ctr a Title I school?
No, West Reading EL Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Reading EL Ctr?
42.0% of students at West Reading 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berks County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (610) 374-0739
- Area population (ZIP 19611)
- 11,170
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 19611; 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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