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Central MS
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
215 North 12th St, Reading, PA 19604 · (484) 258-7365 · Part of Reading School District
Students
1,785
Students per teacher
15:1
Setting
City
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Central MS
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 35 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 10.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 55%
Location
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215 North 12th St, Reading
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5479
Grade 6435
Grade 7465
Grade 8406
Enrollment over time
1,994’20
1,969’21
1,865’22
1,708’23
1,785’24
Down 10.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 88%Black 6%White 5%Two or more races 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.