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Central MS

PublicGrades 5–8
Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,708
Student:Teacher15.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Central MS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

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.

FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)