D
Southwest MS
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
300 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602 · (610) 371-5934 · Part of Reading School District
Students
574
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
City
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Southwest 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
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 16.4% 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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300 Chestnut St, Reading
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5130
Grade 6127
Grade 7149
Grade 8168
Enrollment over time
687’20
678’21
671’22
652’23
574’24
Down 16.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 87%Black 7%White 5%Two or more races <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.