At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 415
1,708
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Central MS is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Reading, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 1,708 students. It is part of the Reading SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictReading SD
County42011
CityReading
ZIP19604
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID422004006958
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,708
White4.9%
Hispanic / Latino87.1%
Black / African American6.4%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Two or More Races1.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
4.9%
Hispanic
87.1%
Black
6.4%
Asian
0.1%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.