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Southern MS
PublicMiddleGrades 5–8
931 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602 · (610) 371-5803 · Part of Reading School District
Students
661
Students per teacher
13:1
Setting
City
Grades
5–8
What stands out about Southern MS
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 34 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 41 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 12.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency3%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts14%
State average 55%
Location
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931 Chestnut St, Reading
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5178
Grade 6154
Grade 7166
Grade 8163
Enrollment over time
755’20
774’21
759’22
698’23
661’24
Down 12.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 86%Black 8%White 4%Two or more races 2%
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.