D
Northwest MS
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
1000 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 · (610) 371-5772 · Part of Reading School District
Students
821
Students per teacher
14:1
Setting
City
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Northwest MS
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 35 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 38 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 10.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 55%
Location
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1000 N Front St, Reading
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5199
Grade 6200
Grade 7211
Grade 8211
Enrollment over time
917’20
928’21
869’22
827’23
821’24
Down 10.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 89%Black 6%White 4%Two or more races 1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.